Kayla Thompson, LPCC

Kayla Thompson is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. As an LPCC - a licensed professional clinical counselor - she combines clinical training with a compassionate, respectful approach to help clients build confidence, motivation, and self-worth. Kayla has focused experience addressing trauma and abuse, including post-traumatic stress and sexual assault, and she works to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for healing.

She personalizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs, pace, and goals, emphasizing practical skills and emotional growth. Kayla believes seeking change takes courage and meets that courage with sensitivity and steady support. Her work aims to empower individuals to move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life through collaborative planning and tailored care.

Whether someone is coping with ongoing anxiety, recovering from past trauma, or striving to strengthen self-love and confidence, Kayla provides steady guidance and encouragement. She centers respect and empathy in her practice while helping clients explore realistic strategies for lasting change.

Evidence-based techniques for online healing and resilience

Kayla Thompson uses trauma-informed approaches that focus on understanding how traumatic experiences affect thoughts, emotions, and relationships. This work helps individuals process difficult memories and build safety, grounding, and coping strategies while honoring each person’s pace and experience.

She also offers skills-based interventions that teach practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. These techniques emphasize emotion regulation, problem-solving, and gradual confidence-building to support everyday functioning and self-worth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kayla works with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors strategies that feel like a good fit. Together they track progress and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Kayla can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and to continue work between sessions when helpful.