Kialeah Sumpter, LCSW, LISW-CP

Kialeah Sumpter is a licensed social worker with 19 years of clinical experience in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people facing addiction, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. Her work often centers on young adults and those navigating life changes.

She uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people identify what matters to them and set realistic steps forward. Sessions tend to focus on practical goals, building motivation, and changing unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Kialeah also brings attention to body image, seasonal mood changes, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.

Her approach honors each person’s background and identity. She aims to create an affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and people of color to talk through isolation, self-love, and connection. That welcoming stance is woven into how she listens and plans treatment.

Kialeah often uses techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to shape sessions. She meets people where they are and works with them to build momentum and skill rather than offering quick fixes.

Practical matters such as scheduling and costs vary by location and subscription terms. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. This helps match needs with the right step forward.

How Kialeah’s approaches work in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps reflect what matters, and supports choices that feel right for the person. This approach is useful for building trust and exploring identity and values.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find practical changes. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions to reduce depressive symptoms or patterns that feed addictive behavior. Motivational interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method for building readiness to change. It uses guided questions to strengthen motivation and resolve mixed feelings about behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. That collaborative process guides whether sessions lean more on listening, practical skill-building, or motivational work.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the profile. Ask about the available online options when starting the matching questionnaire. Online work can make scheduling easier, cut travel time, and allow sessions to fit into a busy week while still focusing on steady progress.