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Kayla Davis, LCSW, LICSW
Hawaii
LCSW in Hawaii - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Motivational interviewing
- Works on grief
About Kayla
Kayla Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of practice. She holds an LCSW in Hawaii and an LICSW in Massachusetts. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar challenges, and LGBT-related concerns.
Kayla began in nutrition and moved into psychology and social work. Her early work focused on eating disorders and mental health. Graduate training in social work in Hawaii expanded her experience with diverse groups and emphasized cultural competence.
She has spent years working with people affected by addictions, anxiety, depression, homelessness, teens, cancer survivorship, and eating disorders. That history shaped a flexible approach that aims to fit real-life situations and day-to-day challenges.
In sessions she combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with client-centered and mindfulness ideas. Sessions center on noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing different behaviors, and building skills that make daily life more manageable.
Kayla uses active listening and reflective feedback to help people clarify goals and make practical decisions. She pays attention to strengths and to small, achievable steps toward coping and change.
People who want concrete strategies for managing mood, cravings, self-critical thinking, or relationship friction often find her style useful. She accepts clients from outside the United States and conducts work from her Hawaii practice.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Kayla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior experiments. CBT focuses on practical steps to change thinking and daily routines, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood swings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT emphasizes values-based action and can support decisions about relationships, work, or recovery from addictive behavior.
Finding the best approach is part of the early work. Kayla will discuss goals, preferred ways of working, and what feels useful, then adjust methods together. That collaborative process helps pick concrete strategies that fit day-to-day life.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Licensed professionals can use this flexibility to keep therapy consistent while focusing on practical skills and measurable goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, and LGBT-related issues, plus body image, codependency, and communication problems.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with client-centered and mindfulness elements to focus on practical thinking and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinical settings that included eating disorders, addictions, homelessness, and cancer survivorship.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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