Dr. Kym Codallos, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Kym Codallos is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience supporting people through life stressors. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Wyoming. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and ADHD. Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first and tailors the conversation to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than jargon. She aims to make therapy feel manageable for someone juggling family, work, or health concerns. Dr. Codallos uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break patterns that feed anxiety. Mindfulness strategies and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to calm intense emotion and improve moment-to-moment coping. She also brings client-centered practices that keep the discussion focused on what matters to the person in the room. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change. Narrative techniques can be used to sort out how past stories affect present choices. Her background includes work with many life challenges such as adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance concerns, family of origin and blended family dynamics, and aging-related questions. Dr. Codallos aims to create a clear plan together and to help people find small, sustainable steps forward.

Practical approaches for online therapy and goals

Dr. Codallos commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which can help with anxiety, stress, and problem-solving around relationships and parenting.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. This approach supports building a trusting working relationship and shaping goals around the client's priorities. When emotions run high, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy offer concrete skills for managing intensity and improving communication.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a shared process that can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when schedules align. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can serve as quick check-ins or support between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and skill building.