Teletherapy for Brentwood, MO

I graduated from Maryville University with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling. Since that time I have become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC). I have experience working in Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health Treatment & Individual Therapy. I am confident that we can work together to improve your specific situation.

Hi there! My name is Kayla! I have over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked and interned in several settings, including adolescent and women's drug treatment centers, drug prevention programs, community outreach, and schools. I've worked with clients to address a variety of concerns, such as drug use, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, and gender identity. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health, while maintaining a humorous and lighthearted nature. I am a cat mom, bookworm, and cardigan thrifter.

Are you struggling with anxiety, processing trauma, disordered eating, a life transition, depression, or changes in your mood? Do you or your child experience your emotions through your body's felt sense? Are you or your child struggling to adjust to new life circumstances and experiencing emotional dysregulation? Life brings challenges and with those challenges comes opportunity for growth. If you are ready or your loved one is ready to embark on a new path towards self-discovery, I am here to offer support, guidance and strategies to facilitate healthy change.

Kudos to you for considering counseling and researching your options. Whether you are returning to counseling or just getting started, it can be a daunting task, especially since counselors are not "one size fits all." Taking time to find a counselor that you "click with" can take your session from "okay" to meaningful and fulfilling. Many of my clients report feeling "stuck" in their situations and "tired of pretending to be okay". Some experience dark thoughts that they don't understand or know how to talk about, while others are ready for a change but don't know where to start. I often say, "being human is a messy experience."

Are you struggling to handle stress and anxiety? Do you find yourself turning to food or other substances to comfort yourself? Do you feel like you have lost control? Did a difficult period or event in your life cause you to feel depressed, anxious, or unlike yourself? Many people struggle with emotional eating and/or substance abuse when they are stressed, unhappy, or have an imbalance in their life. We can help you get control of your life again and come to a place of peace and contentment.

Hello! I am glad you are here. I am a Counselor-in-Training at Upaya Counseling, LLC. At the core of my practice is a belief in collaboration and positivity. I am committed to working together to discover and build on your strengths. By creating a safe and judgment-free environment, my goal is to help you on your journey toward overall well-being.

I am passionate about helping others to realize their full potential by mentoring them to improve emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually. I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a concentration working with individuals and families. I've maintained credentials and specialized in the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse since 2008. I understand the insidious nature of the disease of addiction and have successfully assisted individuals and families to identify their strengths, gain awareness of their needs and foster their journey of healthy self-care and recovery.

Change takes time and hard work, and frequently also requires compassion, perspectives, and ideas from outside our own minds. Therapy is one way to help make the changes you want in your life. Using compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution-focused models, I help adolescents and adults practice ways to move away from self-defeating behaviors into more peace.

I am a therapist first and certified life coach second. Therapy acts as a catalyst for growth and speeds up the process of maturing into the best version of ourselves. I believe that everyone can benefit from this, not just people who have concerns regarding their mental health. I see depression, anxiety, and other challenges as opportunities for deep growth. Adversity helps forge character! For some this can be overwhelming and if this is the case, my first objective is to help relieve these symptoms. From there we can continue discovering you, master the challenges at hand, and keep peeling back the layers of your best self.

Striving for mental health and wellness in a society with as many issues as ours is hard. Finding a therapist to support you in that, can sometimes feel even harder. What criteria do you base your decision on? Degrees, years in practice, areas of expertise, whether they still meet people in person... But what a profile and your research cannot tell you, happens to be the most important criteria: if the two of you will "fit.” The best and quickest way to know for certain is to schedule the appointment.

My ideal clients are women and adolescents dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. You might struggle with managing stress, navigating significant life changes, and seeking effective coping mechanisms. You need compassionate support, practical strategies, and a safe space for self-exploration and growth. Your goals include developing resilience, improving mental health, and achieving a balanced, purposeful life. You are drawn to my creative, evidence-based approaches and my dedication to fostering authenticity, compassion, and acceptance in our counseling sessions.

Beginning to search for a space to process emotions and experiences can be an intimidating space to navigate; I'm so glad to find you in this space of seeking support! I work with individuals to address many different issues and concern, including trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, attachment concerns, and life transitions. My aim is to partner with you to help build hope, resilience, and help recognize patterns you may experience and work to better understand them. People who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcome in this space.