Kayla Easland, MSE

Marriage & Family Therapist-In Training

*Telehealth Only

Stepping into therapy can feel vulnerable. I want my clients to feel safe and heard while developing a supportive therapeutic relationship. While we all have experiences that shape who we are and sometimes leave us feeling stuck or lost, we can grow and learn from them together. 

I work with teens and young adults, as well as adult individuals and couples.  I also have a special interest in working with first responders as I used to be one myself. 

Common issues I help clients with include:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Childhood trauma (sexual, physical, emotional)
• Emotion Regulation Skills - building confidence in understanding and coping with difficult emotions
• Mindfulness
• Pet Loss
• Couples Therapy, Relationships & Communication
• Trauma exposure at work
• Evaluating career and impact on mental health (first responders)
• Life transitions for young adults - anxiety, career alignment, relationships, adult responsibilities, self care.

Common models of therapy I utilize are Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Process, DBT skills as well as somatic approaches. 

I also use a unique and effective approach called Brainspotting Therapy to help client's access and process through events that other approaches may not be able to accomplish.

If you're eager to learn, grow and get your life back on track, let's get started! I'd be honored to work with you.

Trauma/PTSD

From childhood to adulthood, we all have experiences that shape who we are. Sometimes these experiences can overwhelm our capacity to fully process what happened. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma. From a significant event to childhood trauma, I want to help my clients process what happened and get back to feeling like themselves again.

First Responders

As a therapist with experience as a first responder, I want to give those who serve a space where they feel safe to process all that the career can bring. I've been in your shoes. I understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with being a first responder. By working together we can process your experiences, develop resiliency, and help you reconnect with yourself and those around you again.

Couples Counseling

Relationships are the foundations for safety and security. When we feel disconnected from our partner, life can begin to feel uncertain. I help couples recognize conflict patterns and develop healthy communication. I enjoy helping couples connect on a deeper level to experience a fulfillment and deep connection through intimacy, trust, communication and healthy attachment. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, an evidenced based approach to help you grow individually and as partners.

Brainspotting Therapy

I am a trained Brainspotting Therapist helping clients access and process through trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Brainspotting allows us to access certain areas of the brain where memories and experiences are stored. From there we will work to process these experiences while allowing you to develop greater self awareness and work through negative beliefs.

Contact: To make an appointment, please call the office at 715-441-1828 or use the contact page on our website.

Email: KaylaE@cftc-online.com

Education & Training:

• Bachelors of Arts from University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Masters of Science and Education from University of Wisconsin - Superior
• Couples Counseling Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Brainspotting Therapist

Insurance Accepted

Health Partners, BCBS MN