About Kayla
Kayla Ernst helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, mood disorders, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people struggling with panic, obsessive thoughts, attachment and abandonment issues, dissociation, and other trauma-related problems. Kayla's style is direct and collaborative.
She aims to help people take back control from their past and from overwhelming inner voices. Kayla uses several practical approaches in sessions.
How Kayla works
She draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories and reduce their hold. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take values-driven steps. Client-centered techniques shape a calm, respectful space where the person leads the pace of work.
Sessions are cooperative and goal oriented. Kayla works with people to set clear, manageable steps between meetings. She introduces skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or clearer communication strategies.
Her background includes four years of clinical practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. She practices in South Carolina and offers services in English. Kayla adapts methods to fit each person, blending trauma-focused tools with skill-building exercises.
The aim in therapy is practical change. People often learn to soften harsh self-talk, tolerate strong feelings, and make choices that reflect their values. Kayla offers steady guidance while helping people build long-term coping skills.
Kayla lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Kayla works with
The areas below are the ones Kayla selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
How specific approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions focus on small, practical exercises and goal-setting that can be practiced between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method that works to reduce the intensity of painful memories; in online sessions EMDR can include guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation while processing a targeted memory. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication; these skills are taught in short, repeatable steps that fit well into digital formats.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss these methods, and try strategies that match the person's needs and comfort. Together they decide which tools to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and specialized interventions. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for quick check-ins, written skill practice, or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while keeping the therapeutic work consistent and focused.
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