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McKayla Phillips
Experience
3 years
Based in
Utah
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Utah

McKayla Phillips

LCMHC

Compassionate, skills-based counseling for everyday struggles

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License and NPI on record

LCMHC
Utah · 14285205-6004
NPI
1447920459

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Relationship focus

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 works with individuals who are struggling with attachment wounds and related challenges. Her approach aims to create a straightforward path toward feeling more grounded and able to cope with hard moments.

She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills. Sessions focus on improving emotional regulation, shifting unhelpful thinking, and building day-to-day routines that support recovery and resilience.

McKayla also addresses concerns like abandonment, codependency, body image, dissociation, and problems that arise during divorce or separation. She pays attention to how attachment patterns shape relationships and reactions to stress. That helps clients understand recurring patterns and make different choices.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and small, achievable steps. Clients set goals and practice concrete tools between sessions. This pace helps people notice change without feeling overwhelmed.

McKayla practices in Utah and brings three years of clinical experience to her work. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To start, readers should use the site's Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

How specific approaches are used in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making choices that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and managing cravings in addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current relationships, helping people understand why they react in certain ways and try new interaction patterns.

Picking the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as needs shift and skills develop.

The biography did not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practicing skills in daily contexts and keeping therapy consistent during life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression along with related issues like attachment and codependency.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on learning skills for managing emotions and changing unhelpful thinking.

What is the clinician's background?

The therapist has three years of clinical experience working with traumatic experiences, attachment concerns, and mood and stress disorders.

What are the clinician's credentials and location?

McKayla Phillips holds an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) credential and practices in Utah.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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