Holly completed her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2000 and received her LCSW in 2002. Since that time, she has worked in various clinical settings from school counseling, residential care, foster care, outpatient clinics, and private practice.
Holly Willard has extensive background working with children, teens, and families. She specializes in gender-specific therapy and attachment difficulties. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Utah and Westminster. Holly is a contributor to local television news and radio. She is a Registered Play Therapist and presents nationally on play therapy topics. Holly was the previous President of the Utah Play Therapy Board.
“My therapeutic style evokes the strength and wisdom already inherent within each individual. My role as a therapist is to guide and inspire clients through an empathetic, straightforward approach to learn coping skills and secure a foundation for truly lasting changes.”
– Holly Willard
Holly is passionate about helping clients through specialized approaches. Her training ensures each session is personalized, effective, and aimed at fostering resilience and positive change. Below are Holly’s specialties:
Children
Couples
Depression
Grief and Loss
ADHD
Attachment Difficulties
Women’s Issues
Play Therapy
Adolescents
Anxiety
Self-Harm
Family Therapy
Trauma
Adjusting to Life Transitions
Sexual Abuse
Divorce
Healthy Relationships
Social Skills
Adoption
DBT
Academic Difficulties
LGBTQ+ / Gender-Specific Therapy
RPT- S (Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor)
Advanced Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy (EFT)
EMDR Trained
Life Span Integration Level 1 training
Trained in Love and Logic Parenting
RadKids Instructor
Board Member on Utah’s Association of Play Therapy
National Association of Social Workers
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