Therapist profile
Kayla Goldsby, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH21565
- NPI1366959264
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Kayla
Kayla Goldsby is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. Kayla also helps people struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and major life changes.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy, which means conversations begin with what matters to the person in front of her. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness skills are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily and emotional cues.
Kayla also draws on motivational interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. Narrative therapy is used to look at how life stories shape identity and choices. These methods are used together in straightforward sessions focused on practical steps and clearer thinking.
Typical sessions involve talking through current problems, trying small experiments, and learning tools to manage anger and stress in day-to-day life. She offers direct feedback and collaborative goal-setting rather than long lectures. People often leave sessions with specific actions to try between meetings.
Kayla practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She has a particular interest in work around addictions, chronic illness, family conflict, sexual identity, and coping after trauma. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the client's concerns and building goals together. In an online session this means the conversation starts with what feels most urgent and practical tasks are set for between-session practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and test changes in behavior. Online CBT sessions often include brief behavioral experiments and thought records that a person can use during their week. Mindfulness therapy uses attention to breath and body awareness to reduce reactivity. These skills can be practiced briefly during a video or phone session and then repeated at home.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client's goals, temperament, and daily life. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays focused and useful.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or CBT exercises in real time between commitments. Licensed professionals can help match the approach and session length to what fits a client's routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She works with adults who want to manage snapping, buildup of resentment, or anger that affects relationships and work.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal-focused, using practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.