- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Values-based work
About McKayla
McKayla Phillips is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression. She is based in Utah and works with clients who want practical strategies to feel steadier day to day.
Her approach focuses on building safety and connection while teaching skills you can use outside sessions. McKayla blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values.
She also pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current reactions. That work looks at how people relate, communicate, and form trust so they can make different choices in relationships and around difficult emotions.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and simple exercises to apply between meetings. McKayla aims for clear steps rather than long lectures so progress can show up in everyday life.
With three years of clinical experience, she brings steady support for people navigating loss, addiction, or ongoing worry. Her background emphasizes practical tools and gentle exploration to help clients move toward clearer priorities and healthier coping.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that reflect what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing small changes to shift mood and responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one way first and adjusting as needed based on how it feels and what helps.
Please confirm which online session formats are available before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can still teach the same skills and guide practice over distance, helping clients apply tools in day-to-day routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does McKayla help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining skill teaching with reflective discussion so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience working with traumatic histories, attachment concerns, and mood and anxiety challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.