Kayla Maclain

Passionate and articulate counselor with 2+ years of clinical experience and 10+ years in human services. Demonstrated excellence in providing evidence-based interventions, exceptional documentation standards, and particularly skilled with crisis intervention and triage. Achievements include implementing standardized suicidality assessment and reporting framework within a community mental health clinic. Currently running a private practice in Washington state.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Kayla Maclain Counseling - Bellingham, WA

(2025-01)

Certified Counselor/Clinical Case Manager - Rule+Associates - Bellingham, WA

(2023-09 - 2025-12)

• Connect with adult clients from a range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences to facilitate an affirming therapeutic alliance.
• Intake Interviews - includes ICD-10 diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria and treatment planning following practice and industry standards. Exceptional documentation standards resulted in 100% claim acceptance through Molina Medicaid (800+ claims filed).
• Continual Improvement - monitor client progress using empirically-validated measures including PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS and others. Adjust treatment goals and modalities to reflect client growth, fearlessly engage with personal growing edges while ensuring client safety at all times.
• Client Outcomes - recognized for exceptional client retention and satisfaction resulting in significant reduction in incidence and intensity of symptoms in most clients.
• Specializations - uniquely experienced with LGBTQ+ clients, couples, and veterans.

Masters of Social Work - Clinical - University of Washington

Bachelor's of Science - Psychology - Western Washington University