Shayla Kern, BSW, MSW Cand.

I am currently enrolled in Walla Walla University’s MSW in their Clinical Social Work Program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026. As part of the requirements towards becoming a clinical social worker, I am completing a practicum with Anchor Point Counseling.

Prior to working with Anchor Point Counseling, I did an internship involving harm reduction at Blue Mountain Heart to Heart. I serve as a board member for Akin and am their parent policy council liaison. I also serve as a commissioner for the Walla Walla Housing Authority. I know the importance of early intervention services and the need for housing stability.

Therapeutic Orientation and Treatment Modality

My mission is to strengthen families by providing tools, compassion, and value to caregivers and children. I recognize trust as a vital component to the services I provide and to characterize for families.  Every family has unique strengths and when these are captured families can flourish and thrive.

I believe in keeping families together, advocating for them, and carefully listening as they are the experts of their family. I want to foster belonging to ensure families feel valued, seen and supported. Through the collaboration of trust and shared understanding, commitment is strengthened and lives can be transformed.