About Kayla
Kayla Richardson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Vermont. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and trauma. Her style is warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and shared problem-solving.
Kayla uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and panic.
How Kayla works
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes. Her work touches on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, control issues, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. Kayla also supports people facing life-purpose questions, low self-esteem, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal mood changes.
With three years of clinical experience, she blends listening with concrete tools people can use between sessions. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on daily life improvements rather than abstract theory. Kayla offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Sessions are provided in English and follow Vermont licensing standards. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Kayla lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Kayla works with
The areas below are the ones Kayla selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Depression
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Vermont |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How her approaches work online
Kayla combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make real changes through online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so someone can talk openly about their concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets specific thoughts and behaviors, teaching simple exercises to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kayla will work together with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts guidance based on what helps most, so the plan can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and work through emotions in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or camera use is not ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short reflections between sessions, and people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.
Start online instead of waiting
Our partner service asks a few questions about what you are looking for and matches you with a therapist for sessions from home.
Book with KaylaWe will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.
Common questions
What concerns does she help with?
What is her therapeutic style?
What background does she bring?
Where is she licensed and based?
Which languages are available for sessions?
What formats are offered for sessions?
How are sessions billed?
How do I get started?
A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. Entries are not assessed or endorsed by this directory.
Other entries for stress, anxiety
Supportive LCSW helping people build strength and clarity
Practical, trauma-aware therapy for everyday life
Practical, relational therapy for life transitions