Ken McCauley, LCMHC
Therapist focused on personal stories and strengths
Details
| Name | Ken McCauley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | Utah |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Ken
Ken McCauley, LCMHC, centers his work on listening to each person's story and finding the strengths they already have. He speaks plainly and offers straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, ADHD, and other life challenges. He aims to help people set realistic goals and take practical steps toward feeling better.
He has 14 years as a licensed mental health counselor and many additional years in human services in Utah.
Background and approach
That background includes work in community mental health settings and state child welfare roles, including adoption-related matters and responses to child abuse and neglect. He has experience supporting people dealing with housing, employment, and financial strains alongside clinical concerns. Ken uses a blend of approaches to match the person in front of him.
He listens for strengths, talks through distressing thoughts that affect behavior, and helps shape strategies people can try between sessions. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on practical steps such as identifying goals, building coping skills, and addressing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
He often draws on narrative ways of understanding problems - helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves - alongside cognitive and humanistic techniques. People can expect a collaborative, direct style that balances empathy with clear plans for change. Ken views therapy as a journey that uncovers possibilities and invites steady action toward a more manageable life.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Ken works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ken among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ken 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 he 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 Ken directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online
Ken uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating a person from the problem so it feels more manageable. Narrative work can help with identity issues, shame, and patterns that keep repeating in relationships.He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to notice how early or important relationships shape expectations and behavior today. This can be useful for people struggling with trust, intimacy-related concerns, and long-standing relationship patterns.
Another common strand in his work is Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully, reflecting what matters to the person, and building goals from their values and strengths. That approach supports coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress by keeping the person's priorities central.
Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing one fixed model.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online options can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work or family obligations are easier to manage.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Ken help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, ADHD, parenting and many related issues people bring into therapy.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is listening-focused and collaborative. He helps people identify strengths, set goals, and try practical strategies between sessions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Ken has 14 years as a licensed mental health counselor and additional experience in Utah human services and community mental health roles.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LCMHC credential in Utah and practices with that professional designation in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the United States?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
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