Kayla Luu, LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families. She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2016 and is authorized to practice in both Florida and Arizona. As an LCSW she is trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work services for a variety of concerns.

Her professional path includes work in community mental health, the educational system, and adult services, as well as earlier experience with children, adolescents, and families in foster-care transition settings and residential centers. Those roles inform a compassionate, practical approach to challenges across life stages and circumstances.

In session she cultivates an atmosphere of openness and empathy, tailoring treatment to each person’s goals and pace. She draws on a mix of therapeutic techniques to match clients’ needs, helping them feel heard, validated, and empowered as they work toward change.

Kayla is Vietnamese-American and bilingual in English and Vietnamese. She lives in Southwest Florida with her spouse and four children, and in her free time she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, watching shows, and painting.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kayla uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients build clarity and practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals accept difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and strengths, offering empathetic listening and support to foster self-understanding and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kayla collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity of support when life circumstances change.