Kayla Sterling, LCSW, CSW
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma
- Trauma informed care
- Individualized treatment plans
- Telehealth options available
About Kayla Sterling
Kayla Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who also holds a CSW credential. The LCSW designation indicates advanced training and licensure to provide clinical social work services, and the CSW denotes an additional social work credential in her professional background.
She brings 11 years of experience delivering therapy in community mental health settings and has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults. Kayla’s clinical experience spans many diagnoses and presenting concerns, including PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use issues. She has provided a range of treatment formats such as individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Kayla is trained in EMDR and has specific training in providing EMDR via tele-health, and she has extensive experience in trauma treatment with a particular passion for that work. Her therapeutic style is warm and inviting, grounded in client-centered and eclectic methods. She emphasizes tailoring interventions to each person, situation, and presenting problem, offering individualized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Kayla approaches clients with unconditional positive regard and acceptance and values the courage it takes to be vulnerable in therapy.
She supports clients as they move forward in their healing journeys and welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively toward their goals.
She brings 11 years of experience delivering therapy in community mental health settings and has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults. Kayla’s clinical experience spans many diagnoses and presenting concerns, including PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use issues. She has provided a range of treatment formats such as individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy, and substance abuse treatment.
Kayla is trained in EMDR and has specific training in providing EMDR via tele-health, and she has extensive experience in trauma treatment with a particular passion for that work. Her therapeutic style is warm and inviting, grounded in client-centered and eclectic methods. She emphasizes tailoring interventions to each person, situation, and presenting problem, offering individualized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Kayla approaches clients with unconditional positive regard and acceptance and values the courage it takes to be vulnerable in therapy.
She supports clients as they move forward in their healing journeys and welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 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.
Is Kayla Sterling a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details include CO LCSW CSW.09930533 and OR LCSW L15507.
In which languages does Kayla Sterling provide therapy?
Kayla Sterling 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. It uses mindfulness and practical strategies to reduce the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early patterns of connection, exploring how attachment styles shape current relationships and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for intimacy-related concerns, family dynamics, and healing from abandonment or attachment injuries.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space where clients are guided to discover their own solutions. It is often combined with other methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kayla draws on these methods and works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.