Kayla Davis, LCSW, LICSW

Kayla Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, and questions about identity and self-worth. She began her academic journey with an Associate of Applied Science in Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bridgewater State University. She later returned to graduate school in Hawaii to complete a Master of Social Work, which deepened her clinical skills and cultural awareness.

Her practice has included work with eating disorder populations, addictions, cancer survivors and their families, homeless and teen communities, and individuals living with serious mental illness. Those varied roles shaped a flexible, strengths-based approach that centers on meeting clients where they are and building on existing resources. Kayla combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with client-centered techniques to support behavior change, increase insight, and strengthen coping strategies. She emphasizes active listening and reflective feedback to help clients make decisions aligned with their values.

Kayla holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials - licensed clinical social worker designations - and maintains licensure in Hawaii and Massachusetts. She offers collaborative, compassionate care for people seeking practical tools and empathetic support as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kayla draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change - this approach focuses on eliciting a person’s own reasons for change and building confidence to take the next steps. In keeping with a client-centered stance, Kayla prioritizes the client’s perspective, listening closely and tailoring guidance to individual strengths and values.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is often a collaborative process. Kayla works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels useful and personally relevant.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to connect from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow for continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists without commuting to an office.