- Skills-focused
- Values-centered
- Gentle listening
About McKayla
McKayla Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people facing issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image struggles, caregiver stress, and the emotional aftermath of disaster. Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use in daily life.
She bases sessions on clear, teachable tools from methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. McKayla blends these with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening to tailor work to each person. Conversations tend to focus on patterns that cause distress and on small changes that can reduce overwhelm.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where they talk through what matters most to them. The therapist listens for personal values and goals, then helps set doable steps toward those aims. She emphasizes skills practice between sessions so progress carries into everyday routines.
McKayla has three years of clinical experience and practices in Utah. Her credential, LCMHC, stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She offers care in English and accepts international clients when arrangements allow.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking.
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small, value-driven steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding a clearer sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with trust, connection, and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques over time until a practical fit is found.
Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between visits. It can shorten commute time, allow quick check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their usual routines. Licensed professionals can guide exercises, teach coping tools, and help people track progress while adapting methods to everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment problems, codependency, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, mixing skill teaching with open listening. The work aims to identify patterns and try small, doable changes between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people who have trauma, attachment issues, addiction, anxiety, and depression.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCMHC, which means Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients when arrangements allow.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.