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Kayla Henry

Kayla Henry, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 128157
NPI
1487294641
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Kayla supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma support
  • Skills focused

About Kayla

Kayla Henry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are handling stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her focus also includes caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, women’s issues, and concerns common to young adults.

Kayla keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, build skills for emotional regulation, and try out small changes between sessions. Treatment plans grow from practical steps rather than long theoretical explanations.

Her work draws on well-known approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Those methods guide how she structures sessions, teaches skills, and supports recovery from difficult experiences.

In practice, Kayla talks through current problems, identifies manageable next steps, and reviews what helps and what does not. Sessions include skills coaching, problem-solving, and attention to how life routines affect mood and stress. She encourages plain language and concrete homework between meetings.

People who choose to work with Kayla should expect a respectful, direct style and collaboration on goals. She offers services in English and is licensed in California as an LCSW. For next steps, confirm the current session options before booking so they match your needs.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values even when emotions are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and teaches practical skills for changing patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where goals and client preferences guide which techniques are emphasized.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use structured exercises, skills coaching, and step-by-step problem solving in virtual sessions just as they do in person.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented with practical steps between sessions. She emphasizes skills building, problem-solving, and plain language.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled and how do sessions start?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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