Kayla DeDonato, LPCC

Kayla DeDonato is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. Kayla aims to create a calm space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. She recognizes that reaching out for help is a brave step and offers steady support through the process.

Kayla focuses on practical work that fits everyday life. She listens closely to what someone is facing and helps them notice patterns in thinking and habits that keep problems going. Together, she and the client pick small, doable changes to try between sessions. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-world examples rather than abstract theory.

Over her career she has also supported people with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality traits, and challenges related to kink and alternative sex culture. She has worked with health-related struggles too, including chronic pain, serious illness, and cancer, as well as common relationship stresses like communication problems, commitment worries, and codependency.

Kayla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills and increase confidence. She encourages steady progress and checks in about what is or is not working. Her approach aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to daily life.

How evidence-based approaches can fit into online therapy

Many therapists who use evidence-based techniques focus on practical, skills-oriented work. One common approach teaches people to notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts, then try small behavioral experiments to test new ways of thinking. This method helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going. Another typical method emphasizes building coping skills and routines to manage stress and adjust during life changes. It centers on concrete steps to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, explain options in plain language, and adapt methods over time based on what helps. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and when to shift focus if something is not working.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a licensed professional who practices in another location, which may be useful if local options are limited. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs.