- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Tekla
Tekla McCabe is an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) with seven years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes, including divorce and grief.
She works in plain, direct ways to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions often focus on improving communication, building self-respect, and developing practical coping skills for day-to-day life. Tekla also addresses panic, social anxiety, and trauma-related difficulties when they come up.
Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns. She helps people untangle codependent patterns and communication problems that complicate relationships. Tekla also has experience with blended family issues and commitment questions that follow separation or remarriage.
Tekla recognizes how physical health, caregiving responsibilities, and chronic illness shape emotional stress. She works with people facing caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, and the overlap of mental and physical health concerns. Practical adjustments and clear steps are emphasized alongside emotional processing.
People meet her for focused work on body image, control issues, dissociation, or recovery from domestic violence and separation. She invites straightforward conversations about current problems and next steps. The work aims to help people manage symptoms and make steady changes they can keep using.
Tekla practices in Utah and conducts sessions in English. She uses her clinical experience to guide next steps and suggests a first meeting to clarify goals and options.
How evidence-based techniques can be used online
Tekla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom reduction. One common approach involves breaking problems into manageable steps and teaching skills for anxiety and stress - this helps people practice new responses to fear or panic in small, repeatable ways. Another commonly used method works on attachment and communication patterns to reduce conflict and improve closeness in relationships, helping people notice old interaction habits and try clearer, calmer responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tekla will talk with the client about what feels most helpful, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan as they learn what works. The therapist and client set concrete goals and review progress across sessions so adjustments are simple and practical.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue momentum during life transitions without requiring in-person travel. Ask about specific scheduling and format options when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes such as divorce and grief.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on communication, coping skills, and finding new ways to respond to old patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tekla has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW credentials (UT LCSW, FL LCSW) and practices out of Utah.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.