Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 60737
- NPI1336888783
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused goals
About Kayla
Kayla Sheffield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life transitions. Kayla also supports people dealing with career concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and coaching-style goals.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and help clients name what matters most. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions practical and goal oriented when someone needs quick, usable steps.
In sessions Kayla focuses on concrete strategies. People learn ways to notice triggers, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice different responses. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, and control issues that often sit under repeated anger or persistent resentment.
She has experience supporting those facing grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, isolation, and aging or geriatric issues. Kayla also works with people impacted by trauma, attachment difficulties, autism spectrum concerns, and the emotional fallout from disasters.
Her clinical lens keeps treatment practical and direct. Clients can expect an emphasis on problem-solving, real-world skill practice, and gradual changes in daily routines. To start, visitors should confirm current session options and follow the site's steps to schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a clear picture of what the client wants to change. Online sessions let Kayla ask focused questions and reflect what matters most so goals become clearer. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Online sessions can include homework planning, thought records, and short skill practice between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, achievable steps and what works now, which fits well with brief online check-ins.Picking the right approach is collaborative. Kayla will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made, with adjustments based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The main practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy schedule. Many people find it easier to attend a meeting during a work break, on a quieter evening, or when travel would otherwise be a barrier. Before booking, confirm the exact session options offered so you know whether video, phone, or another arrangement is available. Online meetings still focus on clear skill practice, goal setting, and follow-up between sessions to help apply new ways of responding to anger and stress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, career concerns, bipolar-related challenges, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening, CBT techniques for thinking and behavior, and Solution-Focused steps to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Kayla has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, grief, and coping issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session formats before booking by following the site's scheduling flow, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.