- Anxiety and depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Self-esteem and trauma
About Kayla
Kayla Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker who offers compassionate, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, and stress. She uses a straightforward, respectful style to help clients understand their feelings and take small steps toward change. Kayla brings three years of clinical experience and practices in Vermont as a VT LICSW.
Her approach focuses on listening closely to each person's story. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the individual and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and boost readiness for change.
Kayla pays attention to the impact of trauma and abandonment on daily life. She helps people work through shame, isolation, and relationship struggles. She also supports adults dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, chronic illness or pain, and neurodivergent experiences such as autism.
Sessions typically revolve around clear goals and practical tools. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and reflection. Kayla aims to make therapy feel like a steady, manageable process rather than a set of quick fixes.
Her work is conversational and goal-focused. She helps people build self-love, manage panic or seasonal mood shifts, and find a clearer sense of life purpose. The emphasis is on steady progress and real-world change.
How Kayla’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means sessions start by asking about your priorities and then shaping conversation around them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches concrete strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and seasonal mood shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kayla will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative tone helps keep goals realistic and changes achievable over time.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as focusing on skill practice some weeks and reflective conversation other weeks. Ask about format options when you schedule so they match your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayla help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, abandonment, chronic illness, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical, combining listening with goal-focused work. She blends client-centered listening with techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults and holds a Vermont LICSW. That credential stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Where does Kayla practice?
Her practice is based in Vermont. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process helps pair you with the right therapist.