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Kayla Sterling

Kayla Sterling, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Wyoming

Warm, trauma-aware clinical social worker

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Wyoming, Washington, Ohio, California, North Carolina, Colorado, Oregon

Languages

English

  • Compassionate presence
  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Practical coping skills

About Kayla

Kayla Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of clinical experience. She practices in Wyoming and brings a calm, accepting presence to sessions. Kayla emphasizes a warm, client-centered style that aims to make people feel heard and respected.

She has worked in community mental health settings and has developed broad experience with many presenting problems. Her background includes substantial work with trauma and abuse, as well as anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and substance-related concerns. Kayla also notes experience with grief, eating and sleeping issues, and relationship and parenting challenges.

In sessions she uses an eclectic mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She leans on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered care. The focus is on practical steps and clearer ways to handle difficult feelings.

Kayla describes her therapy stance as compassionate and nonjudgmental. She aims to offer tailored interventions rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. People can expect to be treated with acceptance and encouragement as they talk through their concerns.

Her practice history includes community settings and varied clinical work across age ranges. Kayla invites those ready to start a healing process to take the next step and begin scheduling through the site's matching and booking flow.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It often focuses on values and small actions that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it aims to build more secure ways of relating and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kayla will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is helpful and what needs to change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows steady work on trauma, coping skills, and relationship issues without rearranging major parts of a day. Ask about available session types when you schedule so arrangements match your needs and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Kayla works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, eating and sleeping issues, relationship and parenting challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, using an eclectic approach to match interventions to each person. She emphasizes acceptance and practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience working in community mental health settings and across a wide range of presenting problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kayla holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wyoming.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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