Kelsey Tuia
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT)
About Kelsey Tuia
Hi, I'm Kelsey Tuia, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, teens, kids, and families in Orem and virtually across Utah. I specialize in addiction recovery, trauma, relationship challenges, and the kind of deep personal work that asks you to look honestly at who you are and who you want to become. I bring warmth, humor, and a no-judgment approach to every session — because healing happens when you feel safe enough to be fully yourself.
I know what it's like to be on the other side of the chair. As someone in recovery myself, I understand firsthand what it takes to break free from cycles of pain, shame, and self-doubt. That lived experience shapes everything about how I show up as a therapist. I don't just understand addiction clinically — I understand the courage it takes to face it, and the hope that's waiting on the other side. Whether you're in the thick of it or rebuilding after it, I'll walk alongside you without judgment.
I work with a wide range of people — teens navigating identity and relationships, kids struggling with big emotions, moms and dads trying to hold it all together, couples working to reconnect, and adults doing the hard work of personal growth and recovery. My approach blends Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused techniques, always starting from a strengths-based perspective. You are more capable than you know, and my job is to help you find your way back to that belief.
Whatever is bringing you to therapy — addiction, family stress, relationship struggles, trauma, or simply feeling stuck — you deserve a space that's honest, compassionate, and free of shame. That's exactly what I aim to create.
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
Making therapy accessible and affordable matters to us. We're in-network with most major insurance providers in Utah.
Additional Payment Options: We also accept HSA/FSA, offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, and work with clergy/bishop pay arrangements.
Specialties and Expertise
Kelsey works with individuals, couples, kids, teens, and families across a wide range of challenges. Her primary focus areas are addiction recovery, relationship struggles, and trauma — with a deep commitment to walking alongside clients of all backgrounds without judgment.
- Addiction & Recovery
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Teens & Adolescents
- Children & Kids
- Mothers & Parenting Stress
- Fathers & Family Roles
- Trauma & PTSD
- Self-Worth & Identity
- Substance Use
- Relational Challenges
- Communication Breakdowns
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Shame & Guilt
- Emotional Regulation
- Life Transitions
- Behavioral Challenges in Youth
- Grief & Loss
- Co-Dependency
- Boundaries & Relationships
- Personal Growth & Healing
Therapy Services with Kelsey
From addiction recovery and couples work to teen support and family therapy — Kelsey offers a warm, non-judgmental space for people at every stage of life and every kind of struggle.
Treatment Approaches
Kelsey draws on evidence-based modalities that center your strengths, your story, and your capacity to change. She tailors her approach to fit you — because no two people walk into therapy with the same needs.
What Our Clients Say
Sidney
"Only had my first session but it was great and it felt really good!"
Shayliah
"10/10, super responsive and kind!"
Coleson
"I can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment you walk in, the environment feels safe, calming, and judgment-free. The therapists are not only highly skilled but also genuinely compassionate — they listen deeply, guide without pressure, and create space for real healing. Highly recommend."
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kelsey work with?
+Kelsey works with a wide range of people — kids, teens, adults, couples, and families. She's especially passionate about supporting people navigating addiction and recovery, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and trauma. Her approach is warm, non-judgmental, and adaptable to wherever you are in your journey. Whether you're in crisis or simply ready to grow, Kelsey will meet you where you are.
Does Kelsey work with addiction and recovery?
+Yes — addiction recovery is one of Kelsey's primary areas of focus. She brings both clinical training and lived personal experience to this work, which means she understands recovery not just as a therapist but as someone who has walked that path herself. Her approach is grounded in compassion and honesty, with no shame. Whether you're just starting to recognize a problem or rebuilding your life in recovery, Kelsey can help.
Does Kelsey work with kids and teens?
+Yes. Kelsey has experience working with children and adolescents navigating behavioral challenges, anxiety, family stress, trauma, identity questions, and peer relationships. She creates a safe, judgment-free space that makes younger clients feel comfortable being honest about what they're going through — which is the foundation for real therapeutic progress.
Can Kelsey help with couples and family issues?
+Absolutely. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, working with relationship and family dynamics is central to Kelsey's training. She works with couples navigating conflict, communication struggles, and disconnection, and with families working to build healthier patterns and stronger relationships across generations.
What is Kelsey's approach to therapy?
+Kelsey draws on Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused approaches, all from a strengths-based and trauma-informed foundation. In practice, this means she helps you separate yourself from your problems, understand the different parts of your inner world, and build on what's already working in your life. She adapts her approach to fit you — not the other way around.
Is Kelsey's approach non-judgmental?
+Yes, completely. Kelsey brings honesty, humor, and deep compassion to every session. She's worked with people across all kinds of struggles and believes that real change starts when you feel safe enough to be fully yourself. There is no version of your story that will be met with judgment in her office. She's there to help, not to evaluate.
Does Kelsey offer telehealth in Utah?
+Yes. Kelsey provides secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy to clients across the state of Utah. Whether you're in Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George, or anywhere else in Utah, you can work with Kelsey from the comfort of your own home.
Does Kelsey accept insurance?
+Yes. Kelsey accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, Select Health, PEHP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, EMI Health, United Healthcare, and MotivHealth. HSA/FSA is also accepted. Verify your coverage online at no cost.
What are Kelsey's credentials and background?
+Kelsey holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) practicing under clinical supervision at Willow Therapy. In addition to her academic training, Kelsey brings years of experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges — including work with teens, adults, couples, and families.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whatever's bringing you to therapy — recovery, relationships, family stress, or just the feeling that something needs to change — Kelsey is here for it. She's seeing clients in Orem and virtually across Utah. No judgment. Just real support.
Schedule with Kelsey Today