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Kayla Sterling, LCSW, CSW

Trauma-focused LCSW with eclectic approach

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Attachment and relationships
  • EMDR trained

About Kayla Sterling

Kayla Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with eleven years of experience providing therapy in community mental health settings. She holds licensure in Wyoming, Washington, Ohio, Oregon, Colorado, North Carolina, and California. As an LCSW she is qualified to deliver clinical psychotherapy and care coordination, and as a CSW she applies focused social work training to support clients through complex life challenges.

Her clinical work spans the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and includes treatment for PTSD, generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use concerns, among others. She provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as play therapy for younger clients. Kayla is trained in EMDR and has additional preparation for delivering EMDR via telehealth, and she has developed deep expertise and a particular passion for trauma treatment.

Kayla's therapeutic stance is warm and inviting, grounded in a client-centered and eclectic approach. She designs tailored interventions to fit each person, treating every client with unconditional positive regard and a focus on collaboration. She supports people who choose to engage in the difficult work of vulnerability and healing and builds treatment plans that reflect individual histories, goals, and strengths.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kayla Sterling have?

Kayla Sterling has 11 years of professional experience providing therapy in community mental health settings.

Is Kayla Sterling a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details include CO LCSW CSW.09930533 and OR LCSW L15507.

In which languages does Kayla Sterling provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kayla Sterling located?

Kayla Sterling is located in Wyoming.

How can I work with Kayla Sterling as my therapist?

You can work with Kayla Sterling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kayla Sterling work with international clients?

No. Kayla Sterling does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kayla Sterling cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Online Approaches for Trauma and Relationship Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that develop from early relationships and aims to improve connection, trust, and intimacy; it is often helpful for abandonment concerns, relationship difficulties, and attachment-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard so that clients can explore their experience at their own pace; this approach supports many issues by centering the client's perspective and strengths.



Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kayla works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so treatment stays relevant and effective.



Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options allow therapists to deliver consistent care, practice skills in real time, and maintain momentum between sessions while accommodating work, family, and mobility needs.

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