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Finding our way back to ourselves and each other

The world can be overwhelming. Expectations pile up, noise fills the space, and old patterns echo louder than your own thoughts. It’s easy to lose touch with who you are.

Embodied Therapy of Utah logo — Kristen Draskovic, LCSW, RDN, RN, therapist in Ogden, Utah

Mental health therapy virtual or in-person (Ogden, Utah)

Many people who come to us are capable, caring individuals who’ve reached a breaking point. You might see yourself in this.

  • Everything feels like too much. Your mind is always on, your body rarely rests, and even small tasks can feel exhausting. You’re managing a lot—but it never quite feels like you’re keeping up.

  • Part of what keeps old patterns in place isn't a lack of effort — it's an unregulated nervous system. Together, we'll work on building your capacity to recognize your triggers, pause the automatic response, and practice nervous system regulation so that change actually becomes possible.

  • Somewhere along the way, you lost touch with what you feel, need, or want. Decisions feel uncertain, and it’s hard to trust your own voice or direction.

  • You’re used to being the one who holds it all together. Even when things feel heavy, you keep going—but underneath, there’s a quiet sense of loneliness or fatigue that’s hard to share.

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★★★★★

From the moment you walk in, you feel at ease—never rushed or judged. Kristen is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in helping you understand yourself more deeply. It’s a place where real growth feels possible.

Therapy modalities

We help you find your footing when things feel unsteady.

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Individual therapy

Create a dedicated space to process personal challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s transitions with clarity.

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Couples therapy

Strengthen your relationship by improving communication patterns and fostering a deeper emotional connection in a supportive, neutral environment.




How we help

Real support for real life

We address real-life challenges—anxiety, stress, relationships, and life transitions—with compassionate expertise and a commitment to supporting your growth.

Anxiety and overwhelm

When "just relax" doesn't help. We help you stop barely coping and address the real cause of your anxiety.

Trauma and EMDR

When the past still affects you now. We use body-based methods proven to help process trauma and restore your sense of safety.

Depression and burnout

For when you feel numb, stuck, or very tired. We help you clear the fog and regain purpose and energy.

Perinatal and Postpartum

Support for the specific emotional and mental challenges of new and expectant parents.

Healing your relationship with food and body

We use somatic and intuitive eating approaches to help you reconnect with your body's wisdom.

Life changes

Grief, job changes, new parenthood, or breakups. We offer steady support during major life and identity changes.

Somatic work

For when you feel stuck in your head. We help you tune into your body to release stored stress and emotions and gently rewire your nervous system to create a lasting sense of safety and connection.

New to Embodied Therapy of Utah?Here’s how we work:

Fill out the contact form

First, complete the contact form on our contact page to inquire. From there, we will set up a discovery call if needed.

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See if we're a good fit

We will make sure Embodied Therapy feels like the right next step for you.

02.

Start your journey

Meet with your therapist (in person or online) and start working on your goals.

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Meet Your Therapist

Meet Kristen

Finally — someone who understands how it's all connected.

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Kristen Draskovic, RDN, BSN, RN, LCSW

Registered Dietitian · Registered Nurse · Mental Health Therapist

Most therapists can hold your emotions. Most dietitians can talk about food. Most nurses understand your body. Kristen does all three, and that changes everything about what's possible in a session.

She works with adults who are tired of feeling stuck: in their bodies, in their relationships, in a version of themselves they don't quite recognize anymore. Whether you're unraveling a complicated relationship with food, finding your footing as a new parent, navigating a faith transition, healing from trauma, or trying to hold a relationship together that feels like it's fraying, Kristen creates a space where none of it has to be explained away or broken into pieces.

Her approach is grounded in EMDR, Somatic Eating, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Walk and Talk therapy — and she pulls from a variety of cognitive and body-based holistic approaches, such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic and Polyvagal approaches, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology — all delivered with the kind of presence that makes you feel less alone from the very first session.

“We are wired to heal. Like the ability to survive, healing is written into our biology. As long as we are living, the capacity to heal is in us, waiting for the right conditions to come to the fore.”

-Hillary McBride PhD

FAQS

I am ready for therapy?

  • Both! I see clients in person in Ogden, Utah and offer virtual sessions. If you're local and love the idea of a Walk and Talk session — therapy outdoors, in movement and nature — that's an option too. We'll figure out what format works best for you and your life.

  • Yes. I am currently in-network with the following plans:

    • Cigna

    • DMBA

    • EMI Health

    • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

    • SelectHealth

    • PEHP

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of Utah Health Plans

    Not sure if you're covered? I'd encourage you to reach out to your insurance provider directly to confirm your benefits, or contact me and I can help point you in the right direction.

  • Individual therapy — one-on-one counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, Faith crisis/deconstruction, healing disordered eating and body image issues, perinatal/pregnancy/post-partum/parenthood/motherhood, self-esteem, and coping skills.

    Couples therapy — relationship counselling for communication, conflict resolution, trust, and intimacy issues.

    Trauma-focused therapy — evidence-based care for PTSD and complex trauma, including EMDR and trauma-informed approaches tailored to your nervous system and history.

    Rather than working from a single framework, I draw from a variety of cognitive and body-based holistic approaches depending on what you need. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Somatic and Polyvagal approaches, Attachment Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Neurobiology. This means your care is never one-size-fits-all — it's built around you, your story, and how your mind and body are showing up right now.

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Nourish your well-being.

Kind words from clients + providers.

★★★★★

Kristen is an incredibly kind and compassionate therapist. She is insightful, empathic and dedicated to walking you through your healing journey. Highly recommend!

★★★★★

I am so grateful to have found Kristen. I have referred numerous people to her, and the feedback is consistently positive. If you want a real therapist who focuses on connection and growth to help you get through life's challenges as an adult, she's it!

★★★★★

I have referred clients to Kristen and they have given such positive feedback about her therapeutic skill and presence with her clients. I'm so grateful to have her as a referral source!

Step into a new way of being.

Real growth requires moving beyond the familiar toward the life you want to lead.