- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Motivational interviewing
About Kayla
Kayla Goldsby is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and questions about life purpose. Kayla also supports people dealing with chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She uses straightforward, conversation-based methods. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. Kayla draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, and on client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the person in front of her.
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit for people trying to change habits like substance use. Narrative therapy helps clients reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their choices. Mindfulness work is used to build calmer responses to stress and panic.
In a typical session she helps people set small, achievable goals and checks progress each week. She pays attention to how life changes - work shifts, relationship endings, illness - affect mood and direction. Conversations tend to be concrete and focused on next steps rather than abstract theory.
Kayla asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before the first appointment so sessions begin with clear priorities. She practices in Florida and conducts work in English. International clients are not accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kayla frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and shaping sessions around what feels most important to the client. This approach helps when someone needs a clear, nonjudgmental space to talk through decisions or confusing feelings.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going and to try practical experiments that change those patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and for breaking unhelpful habits.
Mindfulness techniques are brought in to reduce reactivity and manage stress in the moment. These are taught as short practices people can use between sessions when panic or strong emotions arise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kayla will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and daily life. She reviews progress and adjusts the approach when something isn’t helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire so the plan fits everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, anger, and life purpose concerns among other issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversation-focused and practical, using client-centered listening alongside CBT and mindfulness to set concrete goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify session formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
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, use the crisis numbers.