Kaila Mitchell, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Kaila Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Kaila
Kaila Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and life changes. Kaila aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for everyday problems.
Kaila draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Client-Centered methods to create a respectful, listening space.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when clients want concrete skills to change thinking and behavior. Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Messiah University.
She also completed a certificate in Sport Counseling and Student Athlete Mental Wellness and a second Master’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in Sports Psychology. These experiences inform her work with performance concerns and life transitions. Kaila aims to build practical plans with each client.
Sessions can focus on improving communication, navigating blended family issues, coping with feelings of emptiness, or clarifying life purpose. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence concerns and parenting strain. Her style blends listening and active skill-teaching.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are clear and progress is tracked. Therapy combines short-term strategies and deeper narrative work to address both symptoms and underlying patterns.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Kaila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kaila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kaila directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kaila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Skills-Based Work Translate Online
Therapy here often combines Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about their lives and identifying moments to rewrite those stories in healthier ways. Client-Centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and creating space for someone to lead the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral techniques give concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. Sessions frequently adjust over time, mixing short-term skill practice with longer conversations about meaning and identity.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and teaching new skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions, do short check-ins, or work through brief steps in a plan. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use the methods that suit each person's life and comfort.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
Kaila helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing relationship and family challenges and parenting strain.
What is Kaila's therapeutic style?
She blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. The approach mixes listening with practical skill-building tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kaila has four years of professional experience in counseling. Her background also includes sport counseling and sports psychology training.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. Her education includes degrees from West Chester University, Messiah University, and Pennsylvania Western University- California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility to fit different schedules and needs.
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 begin working with Kaila?
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