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Kayla Henry

Kayla Henry, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate LCSW helping build confidence

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5 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Self esteem support
  • Trauma informed
  • Practical tools

About Kayla

Kayla Henry is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma or abuse. She also supports clients who are coping with life changes and looking for more motivation and confidence. Her approach is respectful and kind, and she focuses on meeting each person where they are.

She uses conversation and practical strategies to address day-to-day struggles. Kayla tailors sessions and treatment plans to each person's needs instead of using the same plan for everyone. Expect clear goals, skill-building, and gentle challenges designed to increase coping and reduce overwhelm.

Her work draws on several evidence-based methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused practices. Those tools are woven into an individualized plan rather than offered as labels. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.

Kayla has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW in California. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. That tone guides how she listens, gives feedback, and helps people practice new habits outside of meetings.

Many people come to her feeling stuck, isolated, or overwhelmed by change. She helps them sort priorities, reduce shame, and build routines that support better daily functioning and clearer life direction.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, low self esteem, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It offers concrete exercises and homework that people can practice between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past harms in a paced way and building skills to manage strong emotional reactions; it can help those coping with the effects of abuse or traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel helpful and which goals to prioritize. That choice can change as progress happens, so the plan stays flexible and client-led.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and continue momentum when life is hectic. Therapists can assign brief exercises between meetings, use screen-based worksheets, and focus sessions on skill practice that transfers to daily life. Ask about scheduling and format details when you set up your first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kayla help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate with practical, goal-focused conversations. She tailors session work to each person's needs and mixes skills practice with reflective discussion.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That background includes helping people manage mood, trauma-related issues, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices within that state.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process with this therapist?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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