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About Me

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works in university counseling during the day, and I run a private practice (Dr. Kersti Spjut, PLLC) in the evenings. I love doing individual therapy with ages three to young adulthood, especially working with anxiety, perfectionism, and sexual health and identity. In therapy, I often use acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches, and I believe you’re the expert on your own story.

If you’re interested in starting therapy with me, visit this page for more information.

I have a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Dartmouth College, and I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Brigham Young University. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology at Wasatch Pediatrics in Draper, Utah. I currently live in Provo, Utah, where I love running, hiking, cooking, making music, and watching Netflix.

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