- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma recovery
About Kayla
Kayla DeDonato is a Kentucky-licensed mental health counselor with 11 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Kayla aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and straightforward. She offers steady support while people explore what matters to them.
In sessions she focuses on listening without judgment and helping clients name what is most difficult. Conversations are practical and grounded, with attention to everyday choices that affect mood and relationships. She works with concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, and issues around kink and BDSM within relationships.
Other areas Kayla addresses include blended family challenges, body image, chronic illness or pain, cancer-related stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, and communication problems. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is also among her areas of focus. She helps people sort priorities and build steps that fit their life.
Her approach centers on creating a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. Sessions look at what is getting in the way and what small changes might help. Kayla supports clients as they try new strategies, adjust expectations, and track progress over time.
People interested in working with her will find a direct and calm style. Conversations are practical, collaborative, and paced to each person's needs. Kayla encourages honest questions and regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs to change.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kayla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences at a pace the client can manage, helping reduce their hold on day-to-day life and improve functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to adjust direction as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep therapy going across state or international lines, subject to licensing and scheduling. Ask about the session formats offered and how they might fit with your daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, focusing on listening without judgment and finding steps that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
The therapist has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.