- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma recovery
About Kayla
Kayla DeDonato is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse and major life changes. Kayla aims to make the first step into therapy feel more manageable by offering steady, nonjudgmental support.
She creates a calm atmosphere where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Kayla encourages clear communication and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of goals.
Her work includes attention to challenges such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, and chronic illness. She also brings experience with commitment and control issues, codependency, and communication problems. These areas are explored in straightforward, goal-focused conversation.
Kayla describes her approach as evidence-based and collaborative. She will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs and comfort level. Progress is tracked by small, achievable changes rather than big promises.
Kayla is licensed in Kentucky as an LPCC. She offers services in English and accepts international clients. People who want to learn more can reach out through the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Kayla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to see what helps; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on stabilizing and processing reactions after trauma by pacing conversations, teaching coping skills, and building safety in daily routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kayla collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and when new concerns come up, so care stays relevant and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that is not necessary. Licensed professionals can help plan a rhythm of sessions that fits your schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayla address?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on conversation that identifies patterns and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have working as a therapist?
Kayla has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health settings.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Kentucky as a KY LPCC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific requirements when arranging care.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.