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Kayla Goldsby

Compassionate CBT-informed counselor focused on practical growth

LMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kayla

Kayla Goldsby is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a decade of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to addiction and anger.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help individuals strengthen self-esteem, build motivation, and navigate difficult life transitions. Her work also addresses relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of mood and panic-related difficulties.

In sessions she combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles with mindfulness and motivational strategies, tailoring interventions to the priorities and pace of each person. Kayla also incorporates narrative and solution-focused elements when exploring identity, sexuality, and life purpose or when addressing complex issues such as chronic illness, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and substance use.

She approaches each case with respect, sensitivity, and an emphasis on collaboration so clients are active participants in setting goals and tracking progress. Kayla offers services in English throughout Florida and brings ten years of practice to her work.

Prospective clients can expect a direct but empathetic therapeutic style that aims to build practical skills and clearer meaning around life challenges while honoring individual values and experiences.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Kayla draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and panic. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to emphasize empathy, respect, and collaboration so the pace and priorities of the work reflect each person’s values and goals. Mindfulness techniques appear alongside these approaches to build present-moment awareness and coping skills for stress and chronic pain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she will work collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means testing approaches, adjusting plans, and tracking progress together rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.

Online therapy with Kayla is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care across Florida while accommodating work, caregiving, mobility, or energy limitations. The variety of formats supports skill practice between sessions and helps clients engage in ways that feel most manageable for their lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kayla commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related issues, anger, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and sexuality among others.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice emphasizes client-centered care combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused strategies to match each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH21565 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English