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Kayla Ernst , LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

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About Kayla

Many people live with a persistent inner critic that whispers they are not enough, replaying painful memories and prompting intrusive thoughts or ritualized behaviors. Kayla Ernst approaches that experience with a focus on shifting control back to the individual rather than to past hurts or intimidating inner messages. She helps clients who feel stuck reclaim agency over their lives and choices.

Kayla blends several evidence-informed methods to support healing. She uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help people reconnect with and nurture wounded parts in a safe therapeutic setting. She employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address trauma and reduce the intensity of distressing memories, and she integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify personal values and encourage meaningful, value-aligned action. Each element is applied with attention to the client’s unique history and goals.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Kayla frames each session as a collaborative process tailored to the individual. Clients often leave sessions feeling relieved and empowered, equipped with practical skills and perspectives that make daily challenges more manageable and open opportunities for growth and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients identify what matters most to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life transitions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that supports the processing of distressing memories so they have less emotional charge. It is often used for post-traumatic stress, intrusive memories, and symptoms that follow painful experiences.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, giving people space to explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach supports self-understanding and strengthens the therapeutic alliance, which is important across many concerns including relationship and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kayla works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting care as progress and challenges arise.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging - so individuals can choose formats that fit their schedules, comfort, and daily life. These options make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kayla Ernst have?

Kayla Ernst has 4 years of experience working with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and related concerns.

Is Kayla Ernst a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is SC LPC 8409.

In which languages does Kayla Ernst provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kayla Ernst located?

Kayla is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Kayla Ernst as my therapist?

Work with Kayla is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on availability.

Does Kayla Ernst work with international clients?

No. Kayla Ernst does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kayla Ernst cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English

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