Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW17157; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-22176
- NPI1093162174
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management skills
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness practice
About Kayla
Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She is licensed in Florida and Arizona and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.
Before graduate school she worked in foster-care transitioning homes and residential centers. That early work with young people and families informed her practical view of therapy. She later earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and has worked in community mental health, the education system, and adult services.
In sessions she uses a straightforward mix of approaches. Conversations focus on skills people can use day to day - thinking patterns, values, and mindful noticing. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices to guide those steps.
Kayla speaks English and Vietnamese and identifies as Vietnamese-American. She mentions parenting and family life as part of her lived experience, which shapes her interest in parenting, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and caregiver stress. She also works with themes like abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame, and isolation.
Her style aims to be direct and practical. Expect to talk through what happens between sessions, practice small behavior changes, and clarify personal values and goals. To begin, use the site's matching tools to book a first session and complete a brief intake questionnaire.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location, so confirm pricing when you schedule.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It can be useful for anger, stress, and life changes by focusing on what matters most in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger responses, and for building coping skills.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes making space for the person's perspective and pacing work around their goals. This approach supports conversations about relationships, parenting, and family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjust techniques over time, and check in about what is helpful.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session types. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break, or sessions that avoid travel time. Ask about scheduling, cost details tied to location, and the steps for completing the intake questionnaire when you select the See online therapy options button.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, parenting and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related issues like abandonment and attachment.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She mixes ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to build useful skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of experience in social work settings including community mental health and the education system.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Arizona and is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location; confirm pricing when scheduling.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial 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.