Kyla Heller, LCSW

Kyla is currently available for telehealth appointments only.

She/Her

I often work with people who feel like, or have been told that they have "failed" in traditional therapy and carry stigma from past experiences in the mental health system. I love helping people move beyond labels and judgement and discover a new way forward. I believe that people have the answers they need inside themselves and I can help you rediscover that wisdom or get in touch with it for the first time.

For the last 8 years I have worked within the Allegheny County mental health system in various roles including mobile therapy, crisis intervention and inpatient social work. I also have experience working with teenagers involved in the foster care system and those who have aged out.

Specialities

  • Chronic Mental Illness

  • Foster Care

  • Crisis Intervention

Other Issues

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Life transitions

  • Borderline personality disorder

  • Substance use disorders

  • Family members of adults with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders

  • Family members of adults with substance use disorders

Types of Therapy

  • Person centered

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Dialectical behavior therapy

  • Existential psychotherapy perspective

  • Trauma informed

Affiliations

  • Body liberation, fat positive, health at every size aligned

  • Anti-racist ally

  • LGBTQ+ aligned

Ages

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

Reach Out for a Consultation

Please feel free to reach out to me directly to ask about an initial consultation.

Specialties in Adolescents and Adults, Chronic Mental Illness, Foster Care, Crisis Intervention