- Trauma processing
- Anxiety and depression
- Life purpose focus
About Kayla
Kayla Christie is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and relationship concerns, and adjustment after major life changes. Sessions are presented in plain language and focus on practical steps rather than jargon.
Kayla uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and relational approaches. She helps people process traumatic memories and reduce anxiety symptoms. She also supports those dealing with addiction, chronic illness or caregiver strain by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Many people bring issues around attachment, communication problems, or feelings of isolation. Kayla talks through patterns that maintain shame, guilt, or impulsive behavior and looks for small changes that shift how daily interactions go. She also works with people navigating divorce, separation, or family conflict and with those exploring BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture in nonjudgmental conversation.
Her sessions often include structured skill practice and focused reflection. She may use techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thinking, tools to manage intense emotion, and methods to process distressing memories. The goal is to find approaches that fit the person’s life and goals, not to force a single method.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Kayla works in English and does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Kayla commonly combines memory-processing methods and cognitive-behavioral work. Memory-processing techniques focus on reducing the intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and bilateral stimulation. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression.She also draws from humanistic and motivational styles to support people weighing big life decisions. These approaches emphasize clear conversation about values and goals and use motivational techniques to help with behavior change, such as addressing substance use or improving caregiver routines. Together these methods aim to match the work to the person's immediate needs.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what helps and adjust techniques as sessions progress. That ongoing collaboration guides which methods get more time and which get less.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as format options are not specified in the biography. When arranged, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits can help sustain regular work toward goals while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, communication problems, addiction, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes relational and structured work using evidence-based techniques alongside humanistic conversation. Sessions aim to be direct and practical, with skill practice and reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Ohio LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the selected option.
What should I do to start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.