Kayla Grimsley, LMHC
Therapist who helps people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Kayla Grimsley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Kayla
Kayla Grimsley is a licensed mental health counselor with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, and the fallout from past trauma. She works with clients who want clearer self-worth, steadier relationships, or practical ways to handle parenting challenges. Kayla aims to create a calm space where people can talk, notice patterns, and make small changes that matter.
She uses Narrative Therapy alongside other approaches to help people tell the stories that shape their lives and see different possibilities.
Background and approach
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help clients connect values with action and understand how early bonds affect current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used when helpful to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools.
Kayla helps people identify the problems that keep showing up, practice new responses, and test them in daily life. She frames the work as collaborative and concrete rather than abstract or purely exploratory. Her background emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental listening and adapting methods to each person's needs.
Kayla pays attention to cultural identity and life circumstances when shaping treatment. People who want a therapist who listens closely and helps them try new ways of coping may find her approach practical and humane. Kayla practices in Florida and offers services in English.
She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Kayla works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kayla directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kayla directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Kayla’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Kayla uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice and retell the stories they live by, which can shift how they see themselves and their choices. This approach is useful for relationship struggles, identity questions, and patterns like codependency.She often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. ACT is practical for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based ideas help people understand how early bond patterns influence their current relationships and emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kayla treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit best for a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set goals and try techniques to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find virtual sessions let them practice strategies in the settings where problems actually occur, which can make changes more usable in daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Kayla help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps name recurring patterns, and supports clients in trying new behaviors between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience as a practicing mental health professional. Her work blends Narrative Therapy with ACT, Attachment-Based approaches, and CBT techniques.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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