- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Trauma informed
About Shayla
Shayla Kaywood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem issues, and life changes.
She focuses on practical skills people can use day to day. That includes improving communication, managing strong feelings, and coping with isolation or shame. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and the strain of caregiving or chronic illness.
Shayla uses a trauma-informed lens to notice how past experiences shape present reactions. She helps people spot patterns - such as impulsivity, control issues, or repeated relationship problems - and then try different ways of responding. Sessions emphasize clear steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and to rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Her work often includes discussing money stress, midlife questions, and the fallout from separation or divorce. She also supports people facing guilt, forgiveness questions, or searching for life purpose. The approach is direct and practical, with an eye on what someone can test between sessions.
Shayla brings attention to cultural and gender-related pressures without assuming they are the same for everyone. She helps clients weigh options and make choices that fit their daily life. To begin, clients follow the site's intake process and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Therapeutic approaches for managing strong emotions online
Shayla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques presented in everyday language. One approach focuses on identifying triggers and practicing new responses. This helps when anger or impulsivity shows up at work or in close relationships by building small, repeatable skills.Another approach examines how past experiences shape current reactions. That trauma-informed perspective helps people recognize patterns like withdrawal, control seeking, or repeated relationship hurt and try different ways of responding that feel healthier.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shayla collaborates with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the selection as flexible and revisits it as clients learn what works for them.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can still make therapy easier to fit into busy days by removing travel, letting someone schedule shorter check-ins, or reducing time away from work. Many people also find it easier to practice new skills in real life between sessions when scheduling is simpler.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, trauma-informed approach that looks at how past experiences affect current behavior and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.