Dr. Kayla Smith, LCSW-S
Licensed therapist offering trauma-informed therapy
Dr. Kayla Smith offers trauma-informed therapy via secure telehealth for clients in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Virginia, Colorado, Washington, Arkansas, Arizona, and Mississippi.
Hola! I’m Dr. Kayla
I believe therapy should feel safe, supportive, and grounded in trust.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, stress and burnout, self-esteem and emotional regulation, helping them build clarity, emotional resilience, and tools they can use in everyday life.
How I Can Help
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I support individuals navigating emotional and life challenges that can impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being.
Challenges include:
• Life transitions, including career changes, identity shifts, and major personal adjustments
• Stress and burnout, often related to work, caregiving, or prolonged emotional demands
• Self-esteem concerns, such as negative self-talk, confidence issues, and self-doubt
• Emotional regulation difficulties, including managing overwhelming emotions and building healthier coping skills -
I provide therapy for a range of mental health concerns, offering compassionate, trauma-informed support tailored to each individual’s needs.
Areas of specialization include:
• Anxiety and panic attacks, including chronic worry, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms of anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD, using trauma-informed approaches to support healing and emotional safety
• Depression, addressing persistent sadness, low motivation, and feelings of hopelessness
• ADHD, supporting focus, emotional regulation, and everyday functioning
• Relationship issues, including communication challenges, boundaries, and relational stress
• Grief and loss, helping individuals process loss and navigate the grieving process -
I provide therapy services for adolescents and adults, offering age-appropriate support tailored to each stage of life.
Age groups served include:
• Teens (ages 13–17), focusing on emotional regulation, identity development, school-related stress, and life transitions
• Adults (ages 18+), supporting mental health concerns, relationships, career stress, and personal growth -
Sessions are offered through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, allowing clients to access therapy from the comfort and privacy of their own space.
Session format:
• Telehealth, providing flexible, virtual therapy sessions for clients across licensed states
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My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, combining evidence-based practices to support healing, emotional regulation, and long-term well-being.
Approaches used include:
• Trauma-informed care, creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), supporting the processing of trauma and distressing experiences
• Attachment-based therapy, focusing on relationships, emotional connection, and early attachment patterns -
I offer inclusive, affirming therapy and work to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and supported in their identities and lived experiences.
Identity-informed care includes:
• Black clinician, offering culturally responsive and identity-aware care
• Non-binary clinician, providing gender-affirming support across the gender spectrum
• LGBTQIA+ affirming, creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals
• BIPOC-affirming, centering cultural humility and lived experience in the therapeutic process
Ready to get started?
If you’re ready to take the next step, you can request a session with Dr. Kayla today.

