Kayla Davis

Compassionate, practical care focused on change

LCSW, LICSW Hawaii

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kayla

Kayla Davis brings 14 years of social work experience to her clinical practice and holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her career began with studies in nutrition and a bachelor's in psychology, which led to early work with eating disorders and other mental health concerns.

Background and approach

She completed a master of social work in Hawaii where clinical training expanded her experience to include addictions, cancer survivorship, family work, and a range of mental health presentations. Her training emphasized cultural competence and continues to inform her day-to-day work.

Kayla uses evidence-informed methods, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing along with client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are, identifying strengths, and using active listening and reflective feedback to support decision-making and goal development.

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, LGBT issues, self-esteem and career challenges, with additional attention to body image, codependency, and communication problems. Based in Hawaii, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Her style blends structure with empathy so clients can explore practical strategies while also feeling heard and supported.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kayla commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to address problems like anxiety, depression, and stress in a practical, skills-based way. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help with avoidance, emotional pain, and unwanted feelings.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed so treatment aligns with each persons needs and pace.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and reduces travel time. These formats allow for consistent work on coping skills, values-driven goals, and behavior change from different locations and at times that fit clients lives, while still keeping the therapeutic focus on practical strategies and empathic support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kayla commonly address?

Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar issues, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem and career challenges, with added focus on body image, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends active listening and reflective feedback with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, meeting clients where they are and emphasizing strengths.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 14 years of experience and began her path studying nutrition and psychology before earning a master of social work with extensive clinical internships in Hawaii.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is based in Hawaii; her credential details include HI LCSW LCSW-4469 and MA LICSW 119637.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

She provides services in English and does accept international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide multiple ways to connect.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommunication problems

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, Hawaii

Languages

English