Kayden Barlow

Therapeutic Specialties

Kayden provides a highly structured, evidence-based approach to recovery, specializing in the intersection of complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and acute emotional distress:

• •Specialized OCD & OCD-Related Disorders:
  • •Clinical OCD: Addressing intrusive thoughts and compulsive cycles.
  • •Inference-Based Support: Helping clients resolve the "obsessive doubt" that fuels OCD.
• •Neuro-Affirming & Executive Support:
  • •Autism & ADHD: Navigating co-occurring challenges and sensory processing.
  • •Daily Life Skills: Practical strategies for executive functioning and routine building.
• •Comprehensive Trauma & PTSD Recovery:
  • •PTSD & Complex Trauma: Utilizing gold-standard protocols for processing traumatic memories.
  • •Grief & Loss: Support for navigating life after significant impact or bereavement.
• •Acute Emotional Support:
  • •Depression & Suicidality: Providing stabilizing, compassionate care for high-acuity emotional concerns.
• •Anxiety Disorders:
  • •Managing chronic worry and panic symptoms.
• •Relational Health:
  • •Relationship Issues: Improving communication and emotional safety within partnerships.

Clinical Approach & Modalities

Kayden utilizes "Gold Standard" behavioral interventions, blending precision-based protocols with emotional depth to foster resilient recovery:

• •Targeted OCD & Anxiety Management:
  • •Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to directly address compulsions.
  • •Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to target the root of obsessional doubt.
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to foster psychological flexibility and values-based living.
• •Advanced Trauma Processing:
  • •Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients safely process traumatic events and reduce the power of distressing triggers.
  • •Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) to help clients safely process traumatic events and reduce the power of distressing triggers.
• •Unified Emotional Regulation:
  • •The Unified Protocol (UP) to provide a streamlined, "one-size-fits-all" toolkit for managing diverse emotional disorders.
  • •Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide a streamlined, "one-size-fits-all" toolkit for managing diverse emotional disorders.
• •Acceptance & Emotional Connection:
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote psychological flexibility.
  • •Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients identify and transform painful emotional states.

Education

• •Master of Social Work - Brigham Young University
• •Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Brigham Young University

Bio

I have worked in the mental health field for 6 years and find deep fulfillment in supporting individuals on their journey toward healing. I don't believe anyone should be defined by their worst moments, and I strive to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where real change feels possible.

My practice is rooted in a strengths-based, person-in-environment perspective, drawing on all aspects of a client's life—relationships, identity, community, and environment—to support growth. I use evidence-based modalities to address OCD, trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, relationship issues, grief, and loss.

I am especially passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, and related disorders. I also enjoy working with couples who are seeking deeper connection and more effective ways to communicate. I am committed to creating an inclusive space where people of all races, orientations, identities, and beliefs feel seen and valued.

My background in inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment, research, and various therapy settings has given me insight into the unique challenges faced by underprivileged populations. I work to help clients build resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.

When I'm not working, you'll likely find me outdoors with my wife—skiing, mountain biking, or exploring new places. I enjoy listening to audiobooks, playing old folk songs on my guitar, and have recently discovered a passion for smoking meat. Cooking together has become one of our favorite pastimes, and I also love playing pickleball and volleyball whenever I get the chance.