Kayla Davis

LCSW, LICSW

Hawaii

Practical, strengths-focused therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LICSW, Massachusetts / 119637; LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-4469

NPI

1104134527

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Hawaii

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • CBT and ACT
   • Strengths-based

   About Kayla

   Kayla Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work and carries both LCSW and LICSW credentials. Kayla draws on a background that began in nutrition and moved into psychology and social work, which shaped her interest in eating disorders and broader mental health work.

   She spent early years working with eating disorder treatment and then expanded into addiction, cancer survivorship, homelessness, and adolescent services during graduate training in Hawaii. Those experiences widened her perspective and strengthened her emphasis on cultural awareness in therapy.

   Kayla uses practical, down-to-earth methods in sessions. She focuses on people’s strengths and meets them where they are. Her style emphasizes active listening, reflective feedback, and helping clients make decisions that fit their lives.

   Her clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness. Sessions typically involve setting small, achievable steps, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and trying new behaviors between meetings.

   She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, career questions, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, and communication problems.

   Kayla practices from Hawaii and offers services in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by using open questions and reflective listening. It works well for challenges like addictions, low motivation, or making lifestyle shifts.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when unwanted thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and persistent stress by teaching practical ways to move toward what matters.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small experiments to test new behaviors. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and improving everyday coping skills.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kayla will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts pace and focus as needs change so therapy stays relevant and usable.
   
   Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or sessions without a camera if that feels better. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work lets people try ideas between sessions and bring real-life situations into the conversation.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepression

   Also works with

   LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

   Additional focus areas

   Body imageCodependencyCommunication problems

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Massachusetts, Hawaii

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Kayla help with?

   Kayla works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related issues. She also focuses on body image, codependency, self-esteem, career concerns, and communication problems.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is practical and supportive with active listening and reflective feedback. She helps clients set small steps and test changes between sessions.

   What is her professional background?

   She has 14 years of experience and a Master of Social Work degree. Her early training included nutrition and psychology, and she has worked in settings that included eating disorder and addiction care.

   Which credentials and location are listed?

   She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Hawaii.

   Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know how Kayla meets with clients.

   How does cost and billing work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I start working with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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