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Willard Family Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
5131 1500 West Riverdale, UT 84405
We specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. We work with kids, teens, emerging adults, and adults. We tend to take a humanistic approach to therapy, helping clients assume personal responsibility, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and increase their ability to appropriately communicate. With these things in mind, we work best around relationship patterns, couples issues, perfectionism, self-esteem, religious trauma, faith transitions, shame, anxiety, depression, over all functioning, sexual health, and sexual behaviors.
We specialize in helping with relationship patterns, couples issues, perfectionism, self-esteem, religious trauma, faith transitions, shame, sexual health, behavior. Shame often underlies many of these challenges, and addressing it is key to creating a solid foundation for a more fulfilling and content life.
We understand that tackling issues like sexual health, relationship patterns, perfectionism, and religious trauma can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and support. If you're ready to begin the journey toward healing and building a more fulfilling life, we invite you to reach out to us.
Call or Willard Family Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (385) 243-7412

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5131 1500 West

Riverdale, UT 84405 map

(385) 243-7412
In-person sessions in Riverdale. Telehealth sessions via video. I am available most weekdays (8-4). Fridays are Telehealth only.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (385) 243-7412
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5131 1500 West

Riverdale, UT 84405 map

(385) 243-7412
In-person sessions in Riverdale. Telehealth sessions via video. I am available most weekdays (8-4). Fridays are Telehealth only.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
  • EMI Health
  • Public Employees Health Program
  • Regence
  • SelectHealth
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Out of Network
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We accept most major insurance plans and offer a sliding scale when possible. Our goal is to make therapy accessible and ensure that cost is never a barrier to getting the support you deserve. Please reach out to discuss coverage or flexible payment options.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412
"
We accept most major insurance plans and offer a sliding scale when possible. Our goal is to make therapy accessible and ensure that cost is never a barrier to getting the support you deserve. Please reach out to discuss coverage or flexible payment options.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Marla Willard

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 11405228-3904 Marla Willard
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Southern Mississippi , Marriage and Family Therapy
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Our team is highly trained in evidence-based treatments for trauma, sexual health, OCD, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We combine advanced clinical training with a compassionate, person-centered approach to help clients create lasting growth and healing.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412
"
Our team is highly trained in evidence-based treatments for trauma, sexual health, OCD, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We combine advanced clinical training with a compassionate, person-centered approach to help clients create lasting growth and healing.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health and Functioning
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
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At Willard Family Therapy, we work with every part of the family system—whatever family means to you. Our therapists support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and a focus on creating growth and connection within relationships.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412
"
At Willard Family Therapy, we work with every part of the family system—whatever family means to you. Our therapists support individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and a focus on creating growth and connection within relationships.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412

Endorsement

Jesse Bradshaw
Jesse Bradshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
Marla is an incredibly caring, genuine person. She has a wealth of compassion and expertise to help you get where you want to go. She is selfless and goes the extra mile to support your healing and growth. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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We use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ART, ERP, play therapy, client centered, and mindfulness-based techniques. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your needs, focused on creating safety, understanding patterns, and helping you feel supported as you work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412
"
We use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ART, ERP, play therapy, client centered, and mindfulness-based techniques. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your needs, focused on creating safety, understanding patterns, and helping you feel supported as you work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (385) 243-7412

Location

Primary Location

5131 1500 West

Riverdale, UT 84405

(385) 243-7412

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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In-person sessions in Riverdale. Telehealth sessions via video. I am available most weekdays (8-4). Fridays are Telehealth only.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (385) 243-7412
"
In-person sessions in Riverdale. Telehealth sessions via video. I am available most weekdays (8-4). Fridays are Telehealth only.
Photo of Marla Jean Willard - Willard Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Willard Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (385) 243-7412