McKayla PhillipsLCMHC

McKayla Phillips, LCMHC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on practical steps and real-life changes. Her tone is down-to-earth and straightforward for someone feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy or the perinatal period.

She draws from several therapy styles including cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness-informed work to address unhelpful thinking and strong emotions. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about close relationships and how past patterns show up now. Sessions aim to build clearer communication, healthier coping skills, and steadier mood regulation.

With three years of clinical experience, McKayla blends direct problem-solving with supportive listening. She uses short, focused exercises alongside longer conversations to help people test new ways of managing stress. That can include breaking big problems into small steps and practicing breathing or grounding techniques.

Her practice is located in Utah and she holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, so distance does not rule out working together.

To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy flow, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions people face during pregnancy and parenthood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with depression, worry, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean blending ACT, attachment-based ideas, CBT, or client-centered conversation over several sessions to see what feels most helpful.

The original bio does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try approaches like skills practice, guided breathing, and role-play from a place that suits their day-to-day life.