- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Life transitions
About Kayla
Kayla Chan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and navigating big life changes. Kayla also focuses on concerns common in young adulthood including questions of life purpose, self-love, and the pressures that come with early independence.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying new ways of responding. Kayla places particular attention on attachment and abandonment themes when those come up, and she helps people untangle guilt, shame, and control issues that keep them stuck.
Kayla also supports people facing caregiver stress and isolation. She works with clients who want coaching-style guidance as well as therapeutic exploration. Conversations can include setting small goals, practicing self-compassion exercises, and developing clearer boundaries in relationships.
Clients can expect a therapist who focuses on building stronger self-worth and clearer direction. Kayla aims to help people find more reliable ways to manage anxiety and make decisions that fit their values. Her work suits someone ready to talk honestly about what’s getting in the way of daily functioning and long-term goals.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment and learn more about session logistics and costs.
How Kayla uses clinical methods in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are mentioned in Kayla's profile. Two useful examples are attachment-focused work and brief coaching-style interventions. Attachment-focused work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current trust and closeness. It can help when abandonment or clinginess shows up in relationships or when someone struggles to ask for support.Coaching-style interventions focus on clear, short-term goals. These include practical steps to reduce anxiety, set boundaries, or build self-esteem. Clients often leave sessions with one or two small practices to try between meetings and a plan for measuring progress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kayla will discuss options with each person, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust methods over time. The plan evolves based on what proves helpful in real life rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
The original biography does not list supported session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about format details during the matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to fit work, study, or caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on talking through problems, spotting patterns, and trying new behaviors. She can include coaching elements like goal-setting alongside therapeutic work.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes seeing people with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California. Sessions are offered from that state.
Can non-US residents work with her in English?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or in-person visits are supported.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details you use for exact pricing information.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process will walk you through the next steps.
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