- CBT strategies
- Attachment work
- Goal oriented
About Ken
Ken McCauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 14 years working as a licensed therapist. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression, ADHD, anger, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and other concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and straightforward conversation rather than labels or jargon.
Before licensure Ken spent many years in human services for the State of Utah, including work on child abuse, neglect, adoption, and related issues. He has long experience supporting people who face unstable housing, employment or financial stress and helps them find practical ways forward.
His approach centers on listening for strengths a person already has, then building on those strengths. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking. He also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to improve relationships and coping.
Ken has experience with court-ordered and outpatient work, and with people referred for substance-related problems and sexual behavior concerns. That background informs an unflinching, practical style that focuses on setting clear goals and identifying steps to reach them.
In sessions he works to help clients manage distressing thoughts and impulses, reduce reactivity, and develop healthier habits. He encourages concrete strategies such as thought tracking, behavior experiments, and building calmer responses to triggers. He asks clients to try techniques between meetings and reviews what works and what needs adjusting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ken uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety and try small experiments to change responses. CBT is action-oriented and useful for stress, mood, impulse control, and sleep or eating concerns.He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how patterns in close relationships affect reactions and intimacy. That approach helps people practice new ways of relating and reduce reactivity with partners or family members.
Finding the right approach happens together. He will talk about what feels most useful based on a person's goals, symptoms, and daily life. Sessions are collaborative and he revises techniques based on what works in practice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. For some people video lets them work face to face, while phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in when bandwidth or surroundings make video difficult. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing its focus.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, anger, trauma and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens for strengths and uses practical methods from cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and attachment-minded approaches to set goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years as a licensed mental health therapist, plus additional prior years working in human services in Utah.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.