Kayla
Psychologist, PsyD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (516) 217-2427

Are you tired of feeling stuck, caught between anxiety that won't quiet down and a low motivation that makes even simple tasks feel like too much? Maybe family tension keeps resurfacing no matter how hard you try to smooth things over. Or maybe life has shifted under your feet: a new role, a loss, a relationship ending, a milestone you didn't expect to feel this hard, and you're left wondering who you are on the other side of it. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through this. I work with adults and parents who are ready to stop just managing their lives and start actively reshaping them.
Together, we'll interrupt anxious and self-critical thought patterns instead of being run by them, work through family conflict with practical communication strategies rather than just venting, and rebuild your footing during life transitions with intention instead of waiting for things to settle on their own.
You're allowed to want more than just getting by. You're allowed to expect a version of your life that feels steady, confident, and genuinely yours. If you're ready to stop reacting to your circumstances and start directing your own next chapter, reach out today. Let's get started.
Call or Email Kayla Nelson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (516) 217-2427
Let's Connect (516) 217-2427

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Couple Sessions $220
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Northwell Direct
Kayla Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 217-2427
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 024036 Kayla Nelson
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended California Lutheran University, Psy.D, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Kayla Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 217-2427
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Academic and Psychological Testing
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Suicidal Ideation
Kayla Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 217-2427
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Strength-Based
Kayla Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (516) 217-2427