- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Kayla
Kayla Sheffield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 13 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coaching. She works with people who are looking for practical ways to manage everyday challenges and feel more capable in social situations.
Kayla uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused work. She adapts sessions to what the client brings and keeps plans focused on concrete steps. Expect sessions that combine listening, skill-building, and short-term strategies to address specific problems like worry, loss, or low mood.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets people talk through feelings, try out different ways of thinking, and set small achievable goals. She uses techniques that help with anxious thoughts, improving confidence, and handling life transitions.
Over more than a decade she has helped people with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety, including attachment issues, caregiver stress, autism-related needs, codependency, communication problems, grief at end of life, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people working through forgiveness, guilt, or finding life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the practices expected of a Texas LCSW. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the service's matching and scheduling process.
How Kayla’s approaches translate to online work
Kayla uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, helping them express concerns and priorities. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces practical exercises to test and change them. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, specific steps that move someone toward clearer goals and greater day-to-day functioning.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Kayla will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That could mean focusing on coping skills for anxiety, restructuring unhelpful thoughts, or setting short-term, measurable goals to build confidence in social situations.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a format that reduces the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer focused, practical support that aims to fit with everyday routines rather than require major schedule changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and trauma-related concerns among others.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, combining listening with practical skills and short-term strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; work is offered to clients within applicable locations.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.