Kayla Sterling , LCSW, CSW

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.

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.