- Strengths focused
- Values based
- Mindfulness informed
About Kayla
Kayla Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She trained in social work at Pacific University in Hawaii and holds licensure as an LCSW in Hawaii and an LICSW in Massachusetts. Kayla began her path studying nutrition and psychology, then moved into clinical work focused on eating disorders and broader mental health needs.
She has worked in settings that exposed her to many kinds of challenges. That work has included addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and serious mental illness. Kayla also has experience supporting people coping with trauma, body image concerns, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.
Her style is practical and person-centered. She builds on a person’s strengths and meets people where they are. Sessions often use active listening and reflective questions to help people make choices that fit their lives.
Clinically she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, with mindfulness and acceptance-oriented ideas mixed in. These approaches are used to address unhelpful thinking, increase motivation for change, and develop actions that align with values.
Kayla emphasizes cultural awareness learned during her graduate training in Hawaii. That background informs how she approaches each person and their unique experiences. People can expect a steady, collaborative clinician who focuses on clear steps and realistic goals.
To begin someone is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The practice accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses less on getting rid of unpleasant thoughts and more on building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior to find practical ways to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits. These methods are often paired with mindfulness techniques that teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools and adjusting as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing for remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings and track small changes over time.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayla often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar concerns, and LGBT issues. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-centered, using active listening and reflective questions to help people make choices that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working across settings that include eating disorders, addictions, homelessness, teens, and serious mental illness.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds HI LCSW and MA LICSW licensure and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.