Cayla Tepper, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Cayla Tepper

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

Multicultural Therapy

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Family Issues

Psychodynamic Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Eclectic

Attachment-based

Family Systems

Culturally Sensitive

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cayla Tepper

I use a warm, relational approach to my work with clients. Most importantly I strive to uphold anti-racist, liberatory, and LGBTQIA+ affirming scaffolding in my practice and I am always learning more in this respect. Therapy should feel safe, empowering, collaborative, and be a place where communication is transparent. Before coming to social work as a career, I spent most of my time as a seasonal organic farmer, working in food service and retail, apprenticing abroad, and organizing on behalf of various social justice causes. I believe these past professions bring a richness, humor, and humility to my work as a clinician.

What should a new client know about working with you?

While my style is eclectic in approaching each client with what seems most relevant to them as an individual, I primarily find psychodynamic, person-centered, relational, and Mindful Self-Compassion theories and practices helpful in informing what I can offer.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After a 15 minute virtual consultation to determine whether we are a good fit for working together, we will schedule an intake during a time that you have available on a recurring weekly basis. At your intake appointment you can expect me to take notes and ask questions regarding your presenting concerns, symptoms, history, and treatment goals. After this initial session we will begin working on what feels most relevant to you and take things from there. I recommend weekly therapy for most people to get what is wanted and possible out of therapy, and we can discuss more together what makes sense for you regarding timelines and frequency.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Center Focused Therapy

Education and training

Smith College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1649899642

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Cayla Tepper?

Generally, Cayla Tepper has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Cayla Tepper's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Cayla Tepper accepting new patients?

Cayla Tepper generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Cayla Tepper's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Cayla Tepper accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Cayla Tepper online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Cayla Tepper using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Cayla Tepper work with?

Cayla Tepper works with Center Focused Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cayla Tepper?

Cayla Tepper frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cayla Tepper on their profile.