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Kialeah Sumpter

Experienced LCSW supporting personal growth

LCSW, LISW-CP Wisconsin

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kialeah

Kialeah Sumpter is a licensed social worker with 19 years of clinical experience practicing in Wisconsin. She draws on a background in clinical social work to help people tackle depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and struggles with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Her approach blends practical strategies and empathic listening to support clients through life changes and moments of transition. With attention to concerns such as body image, isolation and loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, life purpose, and issues facing young adults, she offers a welcoming environment for self-exploration and change.

Kialeah emphasizes culturally responsive care and affirms diverse identities while working with issues that include HIV / AIDS and self-love. Her style combines collaborative problem solving and tools that help clients build skills for daily life.

Clients can expect an emphasis on strengths and actionable steps alongside space to process emotions. Kialeah holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from Wisconsin, applying a mix of evidence-informed methods to match each person’s goals and preferences.

Practical Approaches for Online Change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding a person's unique experience through empathic listening and validation, helping people feel heard while exploring what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing depression, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing helps increase a person's own motivation to change by exploring ambivalence and drawing out personal goals in a collaborative way.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, tailoring sessions over time so techniques and pacing align with what the client needs. This collaborative stance helps clients try different strategies and decide what supports progress.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These formats allow consistent contact and the ability to use different communication styles depending on the moment, making it easier to integrate therapeutic work into day-to-day life while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kialeah address?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and also focuses on areas like body image, isolation, HIV / AIDS, life purpose, SAD, self-love, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques aimed at problem solving and motivation, offering both empathic support and actionable strategies for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kialeah brings 19 years of experience working in clinical social work settings and supporting people through emotional and life transition challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials with license details WI LCSW 11144-123 and SC LISW-CP 14844, and she practices in Wisconsin.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Wisconsin

Languages

English