- ACT methods
- Mindfulness therapy
- CBT techniques
About Kayla
Kayla Mulholland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are handling stress, anxiety, parenting strain, trauma, depression, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Kayla draws on her background supporting immigrant, refugee, and foster care communities to shape practical, down-to-earth care.
She began work in community mental health about 12 years ago, supporting Latino migrant day laborers in San Francisco. That early work led to roles serving foster youth and parents in California, women and children in Mexico, and asylum-seeking families. Living and working in Spain and Mexico contributed to her Spanish language skills and to an understanding of cross-cultural stressors.
Her approach focuses on trauma-informed, mindfulness-based methods alongside cognitive and behavioral tools. In sessions she aims to help clients notice patterns, try different actions, and build small routines that reduce reactivity and overwhelming feelings. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Kayla also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support people making changes. She prioritizes helping parents and individuals strengthen coping, address attachment or adoption-related concerns, and manage control and communication problems. Her work often addresses the effects of immigration, pregnancy or postpartum change, and compassion fatigue.
She believes people bring strengths that matter in therapy. Kayla focuses on collaborative planning, clear steps, and encouraging skills that clients can practice between sessions. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether her areas of focus and language options fit their needs before booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and decide what matters most, so behavior changes can follow even when emotions are strong. ACT is often useful for chronic stress, persistent anger, and life transitions where values help guide choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks down unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and reactive responses in relationships.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily and emotional signals. These practices can make it easier to pause before responding and to choose different actions during heated moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what fits. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep using and which to change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy lives, allows shorter check-ins around work or childcare, and avoids travel time. Discuss scheduling and practical needs during the matching step so sessions can be planned to match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Anger is framed as a response to life events and relationship patterns that can be learned from and managed.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and trauma-informed with mindfulness and behavioral tools. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing small changes, and building skills that reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her earlier community work also includes many years supporting immigrant and refugee groups.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for those located in California.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription and local fees.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to Kayla for an initial appointment.