- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kayla
Kayla Richardson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Vermont with three years of clinical experience. She works with young adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and stress. Kayla also lists additional focuses such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and disability, and isolation or loneliness.
Her sessions emphasize clear, practical conversation. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing appears when people are working on change and need help finding their own reasons to act. Narrative Therapy is used for people who want to rethink the stories they tell about themselves.
Kayla often helps clients who feel stuck after transitions, such as leaving home, starting new work, or finishing school. She talks through relationship patterns, panic or social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and the after-effects of trauma.
In sessions she aims for straightforward, respectful conversation and concrete steps you can try between meetings. She discusses options and next steps together so clients can decide what to work on first. Language spoken is English and she does not accept international clients.
Practical matters such as payment follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the platform's See online therapy options button.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting your priorities back to you. It helps when someone needs a space to sort out feelings and make choices based on their own values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors together and offers practical exercises to try between sessions; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kayla will discuss the options and collaborate with each client to decide what methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make some practices, like reviewing worksheets or trying behavioral experiments between sessions, easier to organize around everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include life purpose, isolation, and challenges related to adoption, autism, chronic illness, and panic.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine Client-Centered conversation with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when change is a goal. Narrative Therapy may be used to revisit the stories someone tells about themselves.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a LICSW practicing in Vermont. That experience informs how she structures sessions and supports young adults.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a Vermont LICSW and practices in Vermont. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can someone outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients. Prospective clients should confirm eligibility based on their location before booking.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what to expect.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time. Cost may vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you and sets up the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.