- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Family concerns
About Kayla
Kayla Christie is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, family concerns, and life changes. Kayla uses straightforward, person-centered care and avoids stigmatizing labels when talking about difficulties.
Clients meet someone who draws on several evidence-based techniques and a flexible, collaborative style. Kayla aims to help people name their concerns, learn coping tools, and make practical changes in day-to-day life. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than long abstract conversations.
She also addresses attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, substance use concerns, and struggles with guilt, shame, or isolation. Kayla will listen for patterns that influence relationships and daily functioning, and then work with each person to build more effective ways of handling those patterns.
The approach blends techniques to fit each person’s needs, so sessions may include strategies to manage anxious thoughts, ways to practice new behaviors, and guided work for past hurts. Kayla mentions EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic approaches, Internal Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST), and motivational interviewing as parts of her practice.
People who choose her often want practical supports for coping and clearer next steps after a difficult period. Her practice aims to help people reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and move toward clearer priorities and purpose.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Kayla uses a mix of structured methods and conversational approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills for managing worry, panic, and low mood. EMDR is a guided protocol aimed at reducing the emotional impact of past distressing memories and can be useful for people struggling with trauma-related symptoms.Picking the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques seem most useful based on their goals and experiences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting pace, and trying different tools until a good fit emerges.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins by phone if needed, and avoiding travel time. The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals often find that remote sessions make it easier to maintain regular contact and put new skills into practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, family concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and flexible, using practical tools and conversational work rather than medical labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical and client-facing experience as a social worker.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) licensed in Ohio and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients and conducts work with people in the supported regions of her practice.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video visits are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.