- Family of origin issues
- Parenting support
- Anxiety and stress
About Kayla
Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida and has nine years of experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, parenting, relationship and family concerns, and issues linked to childhood and family of origin patterns. She speaks English and Vietnamese and draws on experience from community mental health and educational settings.
Before graduate school she worked in foster-care transition programs and residential centers supporting children and adolescents. That hands-on background shaped how she approaches problems that begin in childhood and continue into adulthood. She uses practical therapy methods rather than long lectures or labels.
In sessions she blends several well-known approaches to match what a person needs. Methods include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Those methods are used to address things like attachment concerns, abandonment fears, parenting stress, and family conflict.
She describes her work as straightforward and collaborative. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing, like managing anger, dealing with guilt or shame, or coping with life changes. Practical skills and small experiments between sessions are often part of the plan.
Outside clinical work she is Vietnamese-American, a mother, and enjoys reading, painting, and outdoor time with family. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions involve
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings and then committing to actions that match personal values. It can help when patterns from the family you grew up in keep you stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship so people can find their own solutions; it supports exploration of family roles and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is made together and can shift as progress is made.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Sessions conducted remotely can still include practical exercises, mindfulness practices, and CBT tools that are reviewed together, helping therapy fit into regular life while focusing on family patterns and daily stresses.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, relationships, family concerns, depression, ADHD, and related topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines listening with skill-building and short exercises to use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in community mental health, schools, and adult centers. Earlier work included foster-care transition and residential settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) authorized in Florida and Arizona and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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