- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused goals
About Kayla
Kayla Daniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with ten years of experience in social work and five years providing therapy. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and adjustments to life changes. Kayla also supports people dealing with trauma, ADHD, parenting strain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses a client-centered style and asks questions to understand how each person learns and copes. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory. The goal is clearer thinking and better day-to-day habits when emotions run high.
Kayla draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anger or anxiety. She uses mindfulness tools to notice bodily signs of stress and slow reactions down. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are applied to set manageable goals and track progress over time.
In sessions she listens for strengths and past successes to build on. Treatment plans are created together, with tasks and strategies that fit a person’s routine. Work can include short exercises, thought records, and planning for difficult conversations.
Kayla has experience with military veterans and with people affected by domestic violence and trauma. She helps clients handle work frustration, resentment toward loved ones, caregiving strain, and the emotional fallout from loss. Sessions are conducted in English and organized to support steady progress.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kayla commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Client-centered work means she will listen and build goals based on what matters to the client and how they prefer to learn. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and practicing alternative responses. Mindfulness techniques teach noticing physical and emotional signs of stress and practicing short exercises to reduce reactivity.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match tools to the client’s daily life and responsibilities.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use practices and coaching in real time between tasks at work or home. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, thought records, and mindfulness exercises to the online setting so progress continues between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, trauma, relationship and family issues, ADHD, sleep problems, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on practical steps and collaborative planning rather than instruction from the therapist.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years in social work and five years specifically providing therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.