- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused tools
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kayla
Kayla La Rosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of clinical experience in Florida. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and life changes, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her additional focus areas. Sessions are presented in a direct, client-centered way that honors each person's choices and goals.
She uses motivational and solution-focused methods to help people set concrete steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Mindfulness tools are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness.
Kayla describes her counseling style as mindful and client-centered while also being straightforward when needed. She emphasizes boundaries, respect, and dignity in sessions and encourages people to be active participants in their care. Her approach aims to build motivation and practical skills rather than relying on abstract promises.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. That education underpins her clinical choices and informs how she supports people facing chronic illness, grief, trauma, and substance use concerns. She also lists work related to cancer and family problems among her focus areas.
Kayla offers a mix of encouragement and practical tasks between meetings, and she welcomes brief messaging for non-emergency check-ins. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and subscription details before booking through the platform.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Kayla commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s own goals guide each session, which helps when people need to clarify priorities and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxious reactions and avoidant behavior.She often pairs those with Mindfulness Therapy practices to help reduce reactivity and increase awareness of stressful moments. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be done between sessions to notice patterns and create calmer responses to social situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work she does together with each person. She will help figure out which methods fit best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are listed on the therapist’s profile and may change. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to use mindfulness or CBT exercises from everyday environments. These features can make attending sessions easier without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and related problems. Social anxiety and phobia are listed as an additional focus area.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and mindful while also being direct when needed. She uses motivational and solution-focused approaches to set practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a practicing social worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location; confirm pricing before scheduling.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.