Kayla Henry, LCSW

Kayla Henry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and the challenge of major life changes. Kayla writes treatment plans with respect and sensitivity, and she focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Conversations are tailored to the person in front of her, and sessions aim to build usable tools for everyday life. She views therapy as a partnership and helps people identify realistic goals and next steps.

Kayla uses several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work to help people notice thoughts that get in the way and try new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and reactions.

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a practical focus on coping strategies, communication habits, and reducing overwhelm. Kayla pays attention to how stress shows up in daily routines and relationships.

Her additional interests include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, women’s issues, and concerns common in young adults. Sessions are offered in English and designed to be collaborative and goal-oriented.

How her approaches translate to online care

Kayla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, simple experiments, and practical homework that adapt well to online formats.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values. ACT offers short values-based exercises and mindfulness practices that work in a video or phone session. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication; these skills are taught in brief steps and practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel like a good fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief coaching, check-ins, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.