Kayla La Rosa, LCSW

Kayla La Rosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who brings three years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including chronic and acute illness, substance use struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She centers her practice on motivational and solution-focused methods, drawing on clients' own strengths and self-determination to help them move toward meaningful goals. Her therapeutic style is empathetic and mindful, yet direct when clarity and structure are needed, and she emphasizes boundaries, respect, and dignity throughout the counseling process.

Kayla believes that people are the experts in their own lives and that guided support can help them overcome challenges. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master of social work, and her clinical credential LCSW indicates specialized training and licensure as a social worker who provides clinical services. Kayla is experienced in supporting issues such as stress, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, career-related struggles, and social anxiety.

She is available for weekly video, phone, or live text sessions and often checks in with clients between appointments to offer encouragement. Messaging between sessions is welcomed for non-emergency matters. Kayla is currently accepting new clients and looks forward to supporting those ready to take a next step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kayla uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide sessions. This approach helps people explore personal values, clarify goals, and build confidence in their own decision making. She also incorporates motivational interviewing - a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps increase motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. That approach can be especially helpful for challenges like addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness for change. Mindfulness therapy is another thread in her work, teaching practical techniques to notice thoughts and feelings with greater calm and to reduce reactivity in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kayla works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. She values shared decision making and adjusts strategies over time to support progress.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those managing health or caregiving demands. These options make regular contact and brief check-ins more accessible, while still allowing therapists and clients to work together on skills, coping strategies, and meaningful change.