- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kayla
Kayla Richardson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Vermont with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Kayla works with adults who are trying to manage anxiety, make sense of past hurts, or strengthen how they relate to others.
She uses straightforward conversations and practical strategies in sessions. That can mean talking through what is happening day to day, trying small behavior changes, and looking at how personal stories shape feelings. Kayla draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Her toolkit also includes cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety or low mood going. Motivational interviewing is used to support people who want to make a change but feel stuck. Narrative therapy can help separate a person from the problem and rewrite limiting stories about themselves.
Kayla lists additional focus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain and illness, control issues, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and self-love. She notes work with young adults and women and with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
Sessions follow a practical, person-focused rhythm: identify current struggles, try manageable steps, and check what works. Kayla asks about goals and what the client hopes to be different, then adapts methods based on that feedback.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects what the client says and helps them decide which problems to work on first. This approach suits people who want a steady, collaborative tone rather than a directive program.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It often involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing small changes that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT can be useful for panic, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus more on CBT exercises, motivational interviewing for making a change, or narrative work to examine personal stories.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that feels better for someone. Licensed professionals can adapt methods to the realities of a person’s everyday life rather than require a specific setting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like panic attacks and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, using conversation, behavioral steps, and reflection to address day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
Kayla has three years of professional experience as a clinician in Vermont.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Vermont LICSW and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.