Kayla Sterling

Kayla Sterling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience delivering therapy in a community mental health setting. She holds professional licenses across several states, and her LCSW credential reflects advanced social work training and clinical experience.

She has worked with clients across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, and addresses a wide range of diagnoses and presenting concerns. Her clinical background includes treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use concerns. Kayla provides individual therapy as well as couples, family, group, and play therapy services.

Kayla is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has specific training in providing EMDR via telehealth. She has extensive experience in trauma-focused treatment and is especially passionate about supporting people through recovery from traumatic experiences.

Her approach to therapy is warm and inviting, grounded in a client-centered and eclectic framework. Believing that each person and situation is unique, Kayla customizes interventions to meet individual needs and always engages clients with unconditional positive regard and acceptance.

Recognizing the courage it takes to be vulnerable in therapy, Kayla offers steady support for those ready to begin a healing journey. She looks forward to working with clients who are prepared to take that step.