Kathy Spencer, LCSW, MHPE
Therapist · Founder
A compassionate Orem therapist helping you heal from anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and body image — and find peace with yourself.
Orem office · Telehealth across Utah & Idaho · Adults · Telehealth in Utah & Idaho
About Kathy
Kathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Orem, Utah, specializing in anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and disordered eating, and body-image distress. She holds a Bachelor’s in Dietetics, a Master’s in Health Promotion, and a Master’s in Social Work — a rare blend that lets her hold both the nutritional and the emotional sides of healing.
With 15+ years of experience in eating-disorder treatment across inpatient, residential, and outpatient care, Kathy has developed a real passion and skill for helping others find peace with their bodies. She is EMDR trained and IFS informed, and uses both regularly in session. Understanding the need for emotional education, she strives to provide a safe environment that promotes emotional learning, expression, and healing.
Kathy began her journey in the nutrition world, where she found her passion for intuitive eating and Health at Every Size®. Since then she has become an advocate for body acceptance and for helping people heal their relationship with food. Her goal is to provide a space that lets you explore what’s keeping you stuck and build an authentic connection with yourself.
Beyond her practice, Kathy is a co-founder of The Eating Disorder Consultants and a co-organizer of The Nura Conference, where she trains other clinicians in eating-disorder care. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her in nature — on a beach or in the mountains — connecting with good people.
Specializes in
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Eating disorders
- Disordered eating
- Body image
- Intuitive eating
- EMDR
- IFS
Approaches Kathy uses
- EMDR
- IFS
- Intuitive Eating
- Health at Every Size
- CBT
Kathy might be a great fit if…
- You’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, or painful memories
- You want peace with food and your body
- You’re looking for EMDR or IFS from an experienced therapist
- You want a warm, non-judgmental space to be fully yourself