Kayla Luu, LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in Florida. She brings nine years of experience in community mental health and educational settings. Kayla speaks English and Vietnamese and draws on her background supporting people through big life changes.

She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Kayla blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas. She also uses client-centered and motivational approaches to help people set goals and make small, steady changes.

People come to Kayla for help with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, relationship and family tensions, and challenges tied to trauma or abuse. She also supports those facing career stress, feelings of emptiness, identity concerns, and issues like attachment or abandonment. Sessions address ADHD symptoms, self-esteem struggles, and coping after losses or upheaval.

Her style is warm and listening-focused. Conversations are guided by what the person brings and what they want to change. Practical skills and brief exercises are often introduced between sessions to build new habits and reduce overwhelming thoughts.

Outside of work Kayla balances family life with personal creative time, reading, and outdoor activities. She encourages clear steps, gentle curiosity about patterns, and steady progress at a pace that fits each person's life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like low self-esteem by teaching concrete skills to change thinking and behavior.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. It emphasizes committed action toward what matters, which can help during life transitions or when old patterns feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they track what works, adjust strategies, and set manageable steps toward change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can support brief coaching, reminders, and ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit around work, family, and other commitments.