- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Life change coping
About Tekla
Tekla McCabe is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of practice supporting people through worry, low mood, stress, and relationship strain. She helps clients who are coping with life changes, working to rebuild self-esteem, and learning healthier ways to communicate. Tekla focuses on practical steps people can use day to day and offers calm, steady support during difficult transitions.
Tekla spends time listening to what matters most and then helps clients set small, manageable goals. She often works with people facing divorce or separation, grief, career shifts, and identity changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma reactions, panic, social anxiety, and mood-related concerns.
Her work includes addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency and commitment struggles, and the complications that come with blended family situations. Tekla also sees people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and the long-term effects of domestic violence.
Tekla recognizes that disasters and abrupt events can upend daily life, and she helps people find practical ways to cope after such experiences. Sessions focus on building communication skills, strengthening self-compassion, and developing coping tools that fit real life. She aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for each person's day-to-day challenges.
Grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Tekla offers a steady presence and practical strategies. She welcomes people from varied backgrounds and works to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can take steps toward feeling better.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Tekla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical coping skills and clearer communication. One common approach focuses on building small, concrete habits to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps with panic, persistent worry, and daily stress by teaching step-by-step strategies people can practice between sessions. Another frequent focus is on attachment and relationship patterns, which involves noticing interaction styles and trying new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase trust. These methods are useful for people struggling with relationship strain, codependency, or commitment concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so techniques fit their life and feel useful rather than theoretical.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people attend regularly during disruptive life events or when managing health limitations. Talk with the therapist during intake to learn which session arrangements will best support your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Utah, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Tekla works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. She also supports people facing trauma reactions, panic, grief, and issues related to blended families and caregiving.
How would you describe her way of working?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented with an emphasis on small steps clients can use daily. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals for communication, self-care, and coping skills.
What is her experience in the field?
Tekla has seven years of clinical experience helping people through mood issues, relationship problems, transitions, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with credentials listed as UT LCSW and FL LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within her licensed jurisdictions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.