About Kayla
Kayla Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years in mental health practice. She holds a Master of Social Work and brings a calm, practical approach to therapy. Kayla works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief.
She also helps those struggling with body image, codependency, communication problems, and career concerns. Her training began with nutrition studies and moved into psychology before graduate social work education in Hawaii.
Background and approach
That path included hands-on work with eating disorders, addiction services, cancer survivors, and other mental health needs. The Hawaii graduate program emphasized cultural awareness, which Kayla says shaped her daily practice. Kayla combines cognitive behavioral tools with motivational interviewing to help people set goals and make changes.
She uses client-centered and mindfulness ideas to guide conversations and build hope. Sessions often focus on clear steps, practical skills, and looking at strengths already present in a person’s life. Her style is adaptable and direct.
She listens, reflects, and helps clients consider realistic next steps. Kayla aims to meet people where they are and supports them through steady, manageable progress. Located in Hawaii, Kayla draws on long experience across many settings, including work with homelessness outreach and teen services earlier in her career.
She remains focused on everyday concerns like anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships while also addressing complex issues such as trauma and bipolar mood challenges. People who want straightforward skills, compassionate listening, and an action-minded plan may find her approach useful. She looks to build practical strategies that fit each person’s life and goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small steps toward them, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, stress, and staying engaged in life despite difficult thoughts or emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and strengthens motivation to change, which can be useful for addictions, career decisions, or lifestyle shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kayla works collaboratively to figure out which methods match each person's goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than following one fixed path.
Online therapy offers options that fit into busy lives. Video calls let people have more face-to-face interaction when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter connection or less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, coping reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These formats provide flexibility so therapy can fit work, family, and travel demands without losing steady progress.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Grief
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Massachusetts, Hawaii
- Languages
- English
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