- Focus on real goals
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Evidence-based care
About Kayla
Kayla DeDonato is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, working through relationship challenges, coping with trauma and abuse, or managing depression and big life changes. Kayla aims to make the first step toward change easier and less isolating.
Kayla focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak about what matters most to them. She listens for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning, motivation, and self-esteem, and she works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her work also covers concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, and complex relationship dynamics including communication and commitment struggles. She supports people facing chronic health challenges, body image issues, and the emotional impact of cancer or long-term illness.
Kayla brings straightforward guidance and steady support when coping with natural or human-caused disasters and other major disruptions. She helps people untangle codependency, control issues, and co-morbid conditions in ways that fit their daily lives. Her approach is patient, goal-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
For those who want to begin, she encourages a small first step and offers help throughout the process of change and recovery.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Many clients respond well to clear, practical methods that teach coping skills and build daily routines. One common evidence-based technique focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with simple experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. This helps people gain more predictable emotional responses and clearer decision-making.Another useful approach centers on skills for managing relationships and communication. It helps people notice interaction patterns, practice new ways of expressing needs, and set boundaries so relationships feel more reliable and less draining. These techniques are often applied to issues like commitment struggles, codependency, and communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan fits the client’s situation and preferences rather than being one-size-fits-all.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. Talk with the therapist about timing and practical needs to find a workable option.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayla help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is open and nonjudgmental, with emphasis on practical steps and steady progress. Conversations focus on setting realistic goals and improving day-to-day functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Kayla has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky and practices there.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.