- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kaila
Kaila Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with four years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life changes.
Kaila studied criminal justice at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and completed a master’s degree in counseling at Messiah University. She later earned additional graduate work in exercise science and sports psychology, plus a certificate in sport counseling and student athlete mental wellness. These studies inform her interest in mental performance and coping under pressure.
In sessions Kaila mixes practical talking therapies with skills practice. She uses client-centered listening to learn what matters most to each person. She also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments.
Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing show up in her work when clients need focus or help finding internal reasons to change. Narrative techniques are used to look at how life stories shape current feelings and choices. The result is a mix of conversation and hands-on practice rather than long lectures.
Kaila often helps people who feel stuck after major transitions, those starting new careers, and young adults wrestling with identity or purpose. She asks concrete questions, suggests doable methods, and reviews what’s working between sessions. To start a match, users complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify values and feel understood, which can be useful when navigating major life choices or relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Mindfulness techniques train attention and present-moment awareness. They are used to reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and support emotional regulation during busy or uncertain life phases.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice is revisited as needs change so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a college schedule, a new job, or a busy week by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists commonly adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and young adult issues among other topics.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative work.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of experience and holds a master’s degree in counseling plus graduate training in exercise science and sports psychology.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and within the therapist's permitted region.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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