GET TO KNOW ME
Hi, I’m Kayla.
I’m a licensed professional counselor, an eldest daughter, and a mom of two. I understand that life can come with many responsibilities, expectations, and competing priorities.
My approach combines evidence-based techniques, with genuine human connection. I love helping clients develop practical skills to navigate difficult emotions, relationships, and life’s unexpected challenges.
But I also believe that moving forward sometimes means looking back. Much of my clinical experience involves helping clients explore past trauma, understand its lasting impact, and work toward deeper healing.
Above all, I want the people I work with to feel comfortable being themselves, knowing they have someone in their corner.
MY STORY
The Heart Behind My Work My Story
As the eldest daughter, I learned early in life what it meant to carry responsibilities that weren't always mine to hold. I grew up believing that keeping the peace meant putting others first, setting my feelings aside, and feeling guilty for having boundaries of my own.
Those experiences helped shape my understanding of how deeply our early relationships can influence the way we see ourselves and navigate the world. They've also given me a personal appreciation for the importance of feeling heard, understanding our emotions, and learning that our own needs matter, too.
Today, as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I'm passionate about creating a space where others feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment. My hope is to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Grounded In Experience
My education and clinical experience have shaped an approach that balances thoughtful guidance, practical skills, and genuine human connection.
I believe meaningful progress begins with understanding where you are and finding the tools to help you move forward.
Licensed Professional Counselor
State of Texas
Master’s Degree in Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
Texas Tech University
DBT-Informed Clinical Approach
Integrating evidence-based skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients navigate life’s challenges.