Kaylee Walker, MS 

Kaylee is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas under the supervision of Joshua Hawkins, PhD, LPC-S. Kaylee earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas. During her graduate internship, she worked with Denton ISD at Fred Moore High School and the Denton ISD Family Center, aiding students and their families in navigating a range of concerns. At Denton ISD, she served low-income and at-risk students and families in navigating trauma, challenging family dynamics, peer conflict, life transitions, and academic struggles. 

 

Kaylee has experience in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient level of care, serving acute populations navigating suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors, behavioral struggles, severe anxiety and depression, and complex trauma. Kaylee first became passionate about the mental health field and working with adolescents during her undergraduate experience at Phoenix House Texas, a residential treatment center for adolescents struggling with substance use disorders. 

 

Kaylee’s theoretical perspective is rooted in Adlerian Theory, which emphasizes social connection, belongingness, and encouragement towards becoming one's authentic self. Kaylee is passionate about curating a safe space for clients by providing a non-judgmental approach and meeting clients where they are. 

 

Kaylee is most passionate about working with adolescent populations. Kaylee enjoys working with middle school to young adult populations, navigating life transitions, family conflict, and anxiety. She believes that emphasizing family engagement in therapy is crucial to client growth. She values conducting family sessions with clients to increase family connection. Although Kaylee has a passion for working with adolescents and their families, she is trained in working with individuals across the lifespan.

 

Outside of the therapy room, Kaylee enjoys spending time with her cat, Winter, attending concerts, and engaging in mindfulness exercise. She values practicing the self-care she encourages in her clients.