Kayla Stoltmann, LCSW

Kayla Stoltmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and trauma-related concerns. She writes simply and listens first, aiming to make sessions feel welcoming and practical for busy parents and adults.

Kayla draws on nine years of experience in social services and clinical settings. That background gives her a clear understanding of how family dynamics, adoption or foster care histories, and attachment concerns can affect day-to-day life. She also works with issues like ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and mood or panic symptoms.

In session, Kayla uses straightforward methods to identify patterns and test small changes. She often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered stance to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are brought in when they fit the person’s goals.

She emphasizes practical steps parents can use to improve interactions with children and to reduce household stress. Kayla also supports people facing fertility and pregnancy-related challenges, financial stress, or major life transitions. Her trauma-informed background shapes how she moves at a person’s pace and attends to safety.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Kayla helps people set realistic next steps, whether that means coping strategies for panic, building self-compassion, or improving family communication. She encourages small, testable changes that add up over time.

Online approaches that focus on change and connection

Kayla often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify thought patterns that lead to distress and to try new coping behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and impulsivity.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening and building a trusting relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes treatment around their personal goals. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to support grounding and present-moment awareness when that fits the client's needs.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kayla will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. She adjusts plans over time based on what does and doesn't work for the individual.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, goal reminders, or when a written reflection feels more helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent momentum toward change.