Meet Morgan

Morgan Oliphant, LCSW, RPT, CYP

Licensed therapist offering trauma focused therapy in Orem and Millcreek, UT & telehealth across Utah

I believe that people are capable of healing and wholeness and I feel absolutely honored that you are considering inviting me on your journey. Though it may not feel this way, I truly believe you have everything you need within you to heal and change, and with the right support and safety, you can do just that.

I know how frustrating it can be to feel stuck in old patterns or feel stuck in a “box” you didn’t choose. I approach therapy from a compassionate, curious, patient and trauma-informed place, with a goal of helping you feel supported and safe as you gain skills and gently step into the life you choose. Together we can work gently but powerfully to integrate your past so you can live more fully in the present—with more clarity, resilience, and joy.

I have years of experience working with individuals of all ages including children, adolescents, adults and families. With significant training in play therapy, I bring a unique lens to the healing process—one that honors the language of the child within you. Many people carry unmet needs, painful experiences, or emotional wounds from childhood that continue to influence their relationships, self-worth, and ability to feel joy. These experiences often live beneath the surface, hidden from your conscious awareness but expressed in patterns of anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, or emotional reactivity. Together we can work to help you rebuild a sense of safety and trust within yourself, express emotions that were once silenced or misunderstood, develop healthier ways of self-soothing and self-expression, and rewrite old narratives with compassion and in alignment with your values.

My approach is grounded in the following modalities/approaches: Client Centered Therapy, EMDR, Inner Child work/Parts work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I am also partnered with Etherios Therapy in Orem, Utah to support clients who may benefit from Spravato or Ketamine-assisted therapy. This collaboration allows clients to receive medical evaluation and treatment through Etherios while continuing integration therapy with me for ongoing support and healing. Learn more at https://www.etheriostherapy.com/spravato

FAQ’s

  • Trauma, burnout, anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, childhood trauma, emotional neglect, EMDR, difficulty relaxing, feeling stuck in survival mode, feeling disconnected from self or others, difficulty trusting self, difficulty with boundaries, feeling responsible for others’ emotions, never feeling good enough, people-pleasing, desires to not react so strongly, struggling even if childhood wasn’t that bad, constantly feeling on edge, and many more!

  • Therapy is very individualized and there are many factors that influence the duration of mental health therapy (including things like goals, progress, the type of therapy being used, the severity of the issue, and the therapeutic relationship/fit). We can work together and stay in communication throughout your therapy to ensure that the duration and frequency of therapy is working for you.

  • Using insurance to pay for therapy can be helpful, but it’s not always the best fit for everyone. Many clients choose to self-pay for sessions because it gives them more privacy, flexibility, and control over their mental health care. Here are some reasons you might consider it:

    1. Greater Privacy & Confidentiality

    When you use insurance, your therapist must give you a mental health diagnosis that becomes part of your permanent medical record. This information can be shared across health systems and may be accessed by insurance or third-party companies.

    With self-pay, your records stay between you and your therapist. Nothing is reported to insurance companies unless you explicitly request it.

    2. More Freedom in Treatment

    Insurance companies often limit the number of sessions, require certain diagnoses, or want proof that your therapy is “medically necessary.” This can interfere with the natural pace of healing.

    Paying out-of-pocket gives you the freedom to focus on personal growth, trauma healing, or relationship concerns—even if they don’t meet insurance criteria. You and your therapist decide what’s most helpful, not an insurance company.

    3. No Surprise Bills or Restrictions

    With insurance, you might face deductibles, co-pays, or denied claims—sometimes after the fact. These surprises can be stressful and confusing.

    With self-pay, the rate is clear and agreed upon from the start, so you know exactly what to expect and can plan accordingly.

    4. Flexibility in Therapy Style & Approach

    Some therapy approaches may not be covered by insurance even though they can be deeply transformative.

    Self-pay allows your therapist to draw from a wider range of tools and tailor your experience to what works best for you—not just what’s reimbursable.

  • If I am not in-network with your insurance, you can submit a “superbill” to your insurance for reimbursement.

    A superbill is a detailed invoice outlining the services a client received. On a regular basis, I will generate a superbill and give it to you. You can then submit the superbill directly to the insurer, giving the insurer all the information they need to pay the claim as “out-of-network” and reimburse you.

    The superbill is not a guarantee of reimbursement; it serves as a detailed record that the patient can use to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider.

    Before booking an appointment, I suggest calling the number on the back of your insurance card, inquiring about your “out of network” therapy benefits and learning about how to submit an out-of-network reimbursement claim.

  • If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a superbill—a detailed receipt that includes all the information your insurance company needs to process a claim so that you may still be able to receive reimbursement for the services received.

    Here’s how to use it:

    1. Call Your Insurance Company

    Before submitting anything, it’s helpful to call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and ask:

    • Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient mental health services?

    • What is my deductible and has any of it been met?

    • What percentage of the session fee will be reimbursed?

    • Is there a limit to how many sessions are covered?

    • Do they require a specific diagnosis code or pre-authorization?

    Take notes and ask for the representative’s name—this helps if you need to follow up.

    2. Pay for Your Sessions Upfront

    You’ll pay me directly after each session. I’ll provide you with a superbill—usually monthly—that includes all of the information your insurance will need to be able to provide you with the reimbursement including therapist information, practice information, your personal details, the dates and duration of the appointments, and the fee associated with the service provided.

    3. Submit the Superbill to Your Insurance

    You can submit the superbill to your insurance provider in one of the following ways:

    • Through your insurance company’s online member portal

    • By mailing or faxing the superbill along with any required claim forms (ask your insurer if they need anything else)

    4. Wait for Reimbursement

    Once your claim is processed, your insurance will send you an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) showing how much they covered. Then, they’ll either mail you a reimbursement check or apply it to your health savings account, depending on your plan.

Approach/Modalities

There are several ways to approach therapy and together we can determine what may work best for you and your concerns. Learn more about the common modalities that influence my approach to therapy. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

  • I am a client centered therapist at my core. Regardless of the issue you are working on, or the interventions we incorporate in session, I believe that moment Client-Centered Therapy, also known as Person-Centered Therapy, was developed by psychologist Carl Rogers. It’s a humanistic approach that focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where the client feels deeply understood and accepted.

    In this type of therapy, the therapist's role is to provide empathetic understanding, unconditional positive regard (acceptance without judgment), and genuineness. The idea is that by feeling truly heard and accepted, clients can access their own inner resources and begin to make positive changes in their lives.

    I believe that every person has an inherent ability to grow and heal, and that a trusting, supportive relationship with a therapist can help unlock that potential. I may not always direct the process or offer solutions, but instead help you to discover your own answers through self-exploration.

  • EMDR is a therapy that helps people process and heal from trauma. The basic idea behind EMDR is that traumatic experiences can get "stuck" in our brains, causing ongoing distress or negative feelings, even if we no longer consciously remember the event. These memories might get stuck in a way that prevents us from processing them properly, and they can affect how we feel or behave in the present.

    In EMDR, a trained therapist helps you revisit these painful memories, but in a gentle and supportive way. The therapist will guide you through a process where you focus on the memory while also engaging in a set of eye movements (or other forms of bilateral stimulation, like tapping or sounds). This helps your brain process the memories in a more healthy way, as though you're reprocessing the event, but without the intense emotional charge that it used to carry.

    One of the key principles of EMDR is that it’s done at a pace that feels safe for you. The therapist doesn’t force you to relive traumatic events in a way that feels overwhelming. Instead, they work with you to create a sense of safety, often starting with grounding techniques or resources that help you feel calm before moving into any memory work.

    I want to help you feel in control throughout the process. We will prioritize your safety and your emotional regulation, making sure that you’re always in charge of how much you engage with the memories and emotions involved. The goal is to help you process trauma so that it no longer negatively impacts your life, without re-traumatizing you in the process.

  • The idea behind IFS is that we all have different parts of ourselves that represent different aspects of who we are, and these parts can sometimes get stuck in unhealthy roles, especially when we've experienced trauma.

    IFS therapy works by gently guiding you to connect with these different parts of yourself in a safe, compassionate way. The idea is that each part has a positive intention, even if its actions might seem harmful or out of balance. For instance, the part of you that becomes angry might be trying to protect you from feeling vulnerable, or the part that becomes controlling may be trying to prevent you from getting hurt again.

    I can help you create a compassionate relationship with these parts, often starting by connecting with a "Self" part of you. The "Self" is a core, grounded, and balanced part of you that’s calm, curious, and compassionate. From this place of safety, you can begin to interact with your other parts, understand their fears and needs, and work with them to heal.

  • In ACT, the goal is not to get rid of discomfort, but to learn how to relate to it in a healthier way. You’ll learn to recognize and accept your inner struggles (like anxiety, sadness, or self-doubt) without letting them control your actions. Instead of avoiding pain, ACT encourages you to engage with life and move toward what matters to you, even in the presence of difficult emotions.

You’re in the right place. Let’s chat!

Individual Trauma Therapy for adults in Orem and Millcreek, UT