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Kaila Mitchell, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Kaila
Kaila Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and the challenges that come with life changes. Kaila also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, blended family issues, communication problems, and young adult issues.
She uses a practical, skill-focused approach in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on client-centered principles and motivational techniques to support decision making and motivation.
Kaila has academic training across counseling and exercise science, including a master’s in counseling and a master’s in exercise science and health promotion with a sports psychology focus. Her background includes work aimed at performance anxiety and athlete mental performance, and she applies those skills to stress and anxiety more broadly.
In a session she listens to the immediate problem, helps identify patterns that keep it going, and introduces small, concrete experiments to try between meetings. Sessions emphasize practical tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and brief motivational conversations to move toward clear goals.
People often come for short-term work to manage a specific issue or for longer support while navigating big life shifts. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats so they fit with daily routines.
How CBT and Related Approaches Work Online
Many clients begin by learning a few clear skills to manage worry and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve repetitive thinking patterns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It supports people in clarifying their goals and making choices that fit their values. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of present moment experience.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of how she works. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring. This happens through discussion, short experiments, and reviewing what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, thought records, and brief behavioral experiments to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career questions, depression, life changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and related topics like blended family issues and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skill-based work that emphasizes noticing thoughts and trying new behaviors. Sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral techniques with client-centered and motivational elements.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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