- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT
About McKayla
McKayla Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and depression. McKayla also lists family of origin and attachment-related issues among her areas of focus.
She works with adults who notice patterns from their childhood shaping current relationships and feelings. Sessions tend to focus on identifying repeating roles, communication habits, and expectations that cause distress. McKayla uses clear, practical tools so people can try small changes between meetings.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior skills to manage intense emotion. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward them.
McKayla describes attachment-based work as a way to look at how early relationships influence current trust and closeness. That can be useful when people struggle with abandonment fears, codependency, or commitment worries. She blends methods rather than following a single model.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time for skills practice and reflection. People who come for help with grief, relationship patterns, or struggles with addiction are offered step-by-step strategies and chances to test new ways of relating. The tone is straightforward and focused on making real changes.
Her practice is located in Utah and she provides services in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options when scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and clarify what matters to them so they can take small, values-driven steps. ACT is often used for anxiety, stress, and repeated patterns that stop people from moving forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing alternative ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical for depression, anxiety, and situations where changing thoughts leads to different choices.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current closeness and trust. This approach can help when abandonment fears, codependency, or communication problems show up in adult relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist work together to prioritize which strategies to use and when to shift focus.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is helpful. Those practical benefits can make consistent work on family patterns and emotion regulation easier to maintain alongside everyday obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment difficulties and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational and goal-oriented style that mixes skills training with reflective discussion. Sessions focus on practical steps and testing new behaviors between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and attachment-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She practices as an LCMHC in Utah. That credential is listed as UT LCMHC.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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