Kala Tamayo, LPC

Kala Tamayo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, and depression. She aims to make beginning therapy less overwhelming and supports clients as they take the first step toward change.

Kala keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on small, doable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness strategies. She uses simple tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.

Kala also brings motivational interviewing into conversations when people feel stuck or unsure about change. That style helps people uncover their own reasons for change and find motivation that fits their life. Together, therapist and client set goals and track progress in realistic steps.

With eight years of professional experience, Kala has supported people through grief, relationship challenges, parenting stress, and life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, panic attacks, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and issues around identity and belonging. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text.

Practical approaches for online care

Kala blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to support online clients. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can find their own solutions.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with present-moment awareness and emotion regulation. Together these approaches are chosen collaboratively. Kala works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or home routines and to keep momentum between meetings.