Kayla Stoltmann , LCSW

Kayla Stoltmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with nine years of clinical experience. She began her career working in social services, including child protective services (CPS), and that background shaped a practical, systems-aware perspective when supporting clients through complex life situations.

Her work has spanned a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and personality-related challenges. Kayla has devoted considerable effort to helping adults and parents strengthen interactions and relationships with their children and other family members. Her education emphasized trauma-informed care, informing how she assesses and responds to the effects of past or ongoing trauma.

Kayla’s therapeutic presence is warm, inviting, and understanding. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - and Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client’s perspective and fosters self-directed growth. These methods are applied with attention to each person’s unique history and goals, and her practice focuses on collaborative, practical work that supports healthier coping and relationships.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Kayla integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client’s experience and encourages self-exploration while the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore relationships, identity, and personal goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - a goal-oriented method that helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior and develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is often useful for clients who want structured tools to change reactions and improve daily functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy complements these approaches by teaching present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can benefit those working on stress management, coping with grief, or increasing self-compassion.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kayla works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapy from home or other convenient locations.