Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 60737
- NPI
- 1336888783
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Kayla supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kayla
Kayla Sheffield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 13 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and life changes. Kayla also works with concerns around relationships, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, and bipolar-related struggles.
Her style uses practical conversation and clear goals. Kayla draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what matters to the person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and Solution-Focused Therapy to set realistic steps forward.
In sessions she listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and build small, concrete changes. This can include practice activities between visits and checking progress together.
Kayla has particular experience addressing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome related challenges, and hospice or end-of-life counseling. She also supports those facing codependency, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Sessions are conducted in English and Kayla does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled through the online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How Kayla Uses Common Approaches in Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. The therapist helps clarify priorities and supports people in making their own decisions, which can be useful for relationship questions, grief, and motivation problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches skills to change behavior, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and anger management.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move someone toward their goals. The focus is on identifying strengths and planning achievable next steps rather than dwelling on the past.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend what to try first. That plan can change as progress is reviewed, and decisions about techniques are collaborative.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists commonly adapt pace and homework to fit a client's daily life while keeping sessions focused on measurable progress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and trauma-related issues, and bipolar concerns, among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Start 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers