Hi there! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I have experience in treating individuals from 2 years old through adulthood. I have worked in a variety of settings including: home-based, outpatient, group therapy, school-based, and early childhood programs, and am now excited to expand my practice into online therapy. I frequently support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, grief/loss, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, and difficult life transitions.
Within my career as a mental health counselor, I have sharpened my professional skills in a variety of modalities and interventions and tend to utilize an eclectic approach in therapy, incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, among other strategies. My personal counseling style relies heavily on providing psychoeducation and connecting with clients through the use of metaphors and analogies. I find that this better helps them to understand therapeutic concepts as they relate to themselves and come to their own meaningful insights.
Counseling should be a strengths-based and collaborative process that looks beyond individuals’ pathology and empowers them to make the beneficial changes they need in order to attain a healthier lifestyle. My main priority is to collaborate with you to determine your needs and goals and, subsequently, develop the best overall approach to help you along your journey.
Everyone experiences different types of challenges and upheavals throughout their life. Navigating these challenges alone may be overwhelming and yet, seeking out professional help can also seem daunting. My hope is to guide you to uncovering your inherent strengths in order to help you help yourself. When you’re ready to take the next step towards your personal goals, I’d love to be there to support you!
I look forward to working with you!
Kayla
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LMHC 12583
RI LMHC MHC00735
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Kayla REALLY listens and works on a good availability. Makes it a stress-free zone, there is no pressure to answer right away without truly thinking, and that's what I love about working with her.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties