- goal oriented
- strength based
- Utah based
About Ken
Ken McCauley, LCMHC, offers practical, straightforward therapy focused on helping people restore balance and sleep. He listens first, then helps identify strengths clients can use to meet everyday goals. His approach is direct and respectful, aimed at manageable steps rather than labels.
With 14 years as a licensed clinical mental health counselor and a long history in Utah human services, he draws on a mix of methods to help people cope. He has experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and sleep difficulties. He also has background working with adoption and foster care issues and child abuse and neglect from earlier human services roles.
In sessions he actively listens to each person's story and notices practical strengths to build on. He uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking, attachment-based ideas to repair trust and connection, and client-centered skills to keep sessions focused on what matters to the client. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with sensitivity and respect.
Ken often helps people set clear, doable goals and create simple strategies that fit their daily life. He has worked in outpatient clinics and community mental health settings, including programs for court-ordered treatment and substance use support. That background means he is familiar with the real-life barriers people face, like housing, employment, and transportation.
Therapy with him is presented as a collaborative journey. He frames therapeutic work as gradual, practical change aimed at better sleep, reduced stress, and more stable routines.
Approaches that guide online work and sleep support
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and trust. It helps people notice patterns in close relationships and build safer, more reliable ways of connecting, which can reduce nighttime worry and rumination. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about spotting thoughts that keep problems going and testing them with small behavioral changes. It is often used to shift sleep habits, ease anxiety, and break cycles of negative thinking. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation while recalling distressing memories to reduce their emotional charge. Within a broader plan it can be part of processing trauma that interferes with daily functioning and rest. Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the plan as progress is made. Confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. For example, remote work can make it easier to schedule evening sessions, have brief midweek check-ins, or choose a quieter setting that supports better sleep and routine changes.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ken help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting and career challenges, and challenges with relationships and intimacy.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is listening first and building on strengths. He blends cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and attachment-based ideas into practical, goal-focused work.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 14 years as a licensed mental health counselor and many more years working in Utah human services and community mental health settings.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Utah and holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.