- ACT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- DBT skills
About Kayla
Kayla Ernst is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with four years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family concerns, and phobias.
She uses a straightforward, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on naming what is most distressing, learning practical skills, and trying new behavior between meetings. Kayla often combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools to help people manage intense emotions and intrusive thoughts.
Kayla draws on trauma-focused methods when past events keep showing up in day-to-day life. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work through traumatic memories alongside other tools that address current symptoms. This helps people make sense of distressing memories without being overwhelmed by them.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is part of her work when values and action steps matter. ACT helps clients notice what matters to them, accept difficult feelings, and take steps that reflect those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Each session is planned with the client. Kayla supports people in identifying helpful next steps, practicing new skills, and checking progress over time. Her background aims to help clients feel more able to manage anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts, and the effects of trauma.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kayla commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings. ACT is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making behavioral changes in daily life.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-focused work. EMDR helps people process upsetting memories and reduce the intensity of the images and body reactions that come with them. When emotion regulation is needed, she brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Kayla will talk with each person about goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so people can see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Kayla aims to help clients use sessions to practice skills that slot into everyday life rather than create extra burdens.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, phobias, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical skills from ACT, DBT, and trauma-focused methods to manage emotions and intrusive thoughts.
How much experience does she have?
Kayla has four years of clinical experience as an LPC in South Carolina.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.