Therapist profile
Ken McCauley, LCMHC
Utah
Licensed counselor for addiction and trauma
Continue with KenWhere Ken stands
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- License
- LCMHC, Utah / 357503-6004
- NPI
- 1356767388
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
About
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Focus on codependency
About Ken
Ken McCauley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with 14 years as a licensed therapist and a total of over 30 years working in human services. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of life challenges. He also addresses concerns such as codependency, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and career difficulties.
Ken spent many years in state human services, including 21 years focused on child abuse, neglect, adoption, and related matters. He has provided outpatient care in community mental health settings and worked with people court-ordered into treatment for substance use and sexual behavior concerns. That work brought long experience helping people with housing, employment, and financial stresses alongside clinical issues.
In sessions he listens closely to each person’s story and looks for existing strengths to build on. He combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered and attachment-informed ways of working. He uses practical goal-setting and strategies to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Ken aims to avoid stigmatizing labels and speaks up for people who struggle to be heard. He focuses on concrete skills for coping, setting limits, and managing intense emotions. His approach includes techniques drawn from DBT and EMDR when suited to the work at hand.
People who come to him often want straightforward help with boundaries, impulse control, and rebuilding routines. He encourages clear goals and gradual steps toward more stable relationships, better sleep, or reduced substance use. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds affect current reactions and needs. It can be useful for work on trust, abandonment fears, and improving how someone asks for support.Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center and uses reflective listening to clarify goals. This approach supports people who are struggling to find their voice or to recognize their own priorities in relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and managing addictive urges.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative task. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then suggest which methods to prioritize. That plan can change as practical needs and progress become clear.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help someone maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on boundaries, coping skills, or relapse prevention.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, trauma and many related concerns including codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
He listens for strengths and uses client-centered and attachment-informed approaches alongside CBT strategies. Sessions focus on practical goal setting and skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years as a licensed mental health therapist and over 30 years working in human services, including 21 years with Utah child welfare services.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling a first appointment.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.