A Little About Me
Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families through some of life's most challenging seasons.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral and emotional challenges, family conflict, substance use, relationship concerns, parenting stress, and other complex life circumstances. Much of my experience has been within intensive, home- and community-based settings, which has shaped my belief that therapy is most effective when we take the time to understand the whole person, including the relationships, experiences, and systems that impact their lives.
I have particular experience working with young children and their caregivers, including children from birth to age six, as well as children and adolescents with higher behavioral and emotional needs. I have also supported foster children, foster parents, and families navigating reunification, transitions, and changes within the family system.
In addition to my work with children and families, I have extensive experience working directly with parents and adults. I understand that adults are often balancing multiple roles and responsibilities while trying to manage their own emotional well-being. I enjoy helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, trauma, relationships, parenting challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, and the feeling of simply being overwhelmed by everything they are carrying.
My approach to therapy is warm, genuine, collaborative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy doesn't have to feel overly formal or clinical. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel heard, understood, and supported while also having space to explore patterns, build on your strengths, and develop practical ways to move forward.
Whether you are navigating parenting challenges, family stress, trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, a major life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed and needing a space that is yours, my goal is to meet you where you are and work alongside you toward where you want to be.