Kayla La Rosa, LCSW

Kayla La Rosa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings three years of clinical experience addressing a wide range of concerns, including chronic and acute illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She works from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective that emphasizes the client’s own goals and self-determination while using motivational and solution-focused techniques to support meaningful change.

Her approach balances empathy and mindfulness with clear, direct guidance when it is needed. Kayla places strong value on boundaries, respect, and dignity throughout the therapeutic process. She draws from a variety of evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Kayla’s practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem struggles, depression, coping with life changes, family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include supporting people affected by cancer and those coping with social anxiety and phobia. Sessions may include video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging as appropriate to each client’s preferences and goals. She commonly checks in between sessions to offer encouragement and supports messaging for non-emergency questions; in a crisis she directs individuals to call or text the 24/7 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.

Kayla completed an undergraduate degree in psychology and holds a master’s degree in social work. Outside of clinical work she enjoys exploring new hobbies, spending time with family, leisure reading, creative projects, and taking her rescue dog on outdoor adventures. She encourages and supports people who are ready to take steps toward change and growth.