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Kayla Sterling, LCSW, CSW

Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Trauma-focused care
  • Telehealth EMDR experience
  • Client-centered approach

About Kayla Sterling

Kayla Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW (a social work credential) with 11 years of experience providing therapy in community mental health settings. She holds licenses in multiple states, including Wyoming, Washington, Ohio, Oregon, Colorado, North Carolina, and California, and has supported clients across the lifespan from young children to older adults. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of diagnoses and concerns, including post-traumatic stress, generalized anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders, as well as substance use challenges. She offers individual, couples, family, group, and play therapy, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with specific training in delivering EMDR via telehealth.

Kayla brings extensive experience and a focused interest in trauma treatment, and she draws from an eclectic, client-centered approach to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Her work integrates techniques from evidence-informed modalities and is marked by warmth, acceptance, and an emphasis on the strength found in vulnerability. She emphasizes individualized treatment plans that respect each client’s unique history and goals. Kayla is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kayla Sterling have?

Kayla Sterling has 11 years of experience providing therapy, primarily in community mental health settings.

Is Kayla Sterling a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details: CO LCSW CSW.09930533, OR LCSW L15507.

In which languages does Kayla Sterling provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kayla Sterling located?

Kayla Sterling is located in Wyoming.

How can I work with Kayla Sterling as my therapist?

You can work with Kayla Sterling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kayla Sterling work with international clients?

Kayla Sterling does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kayla Sterling cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote sessions be the right fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, which can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into daily life.

Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic styles and approaches, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they want a different fit. For those weighing options, remote therapy can increase access to ongoing support while aiming to address the same goals people seek in face-to-face care.

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