- Trauma informed
- Focus on relationships
- Money and life transitions
About Shayla
Shayla Kaywood is an LPC with more than 15 years of experience helping people through stressful life changes and emotional challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Shayla aims to make conversations clear and practical so people can use what they learn right away.
She works with issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness. Money and financial issues are also a listed area of focus when money is tied to stress or life transitions. Shayla brings a trauma-informed view to sessions and pays attention to how culture and identity shape each person’s experience.
In therapy she helps clients name patterns, try small changes, and build better coping skills. Sessions often include talking through communication habits, managing impulses, and addressing guilt or shame so daily life feels more manageable. Shayla also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or caregiver stress where emotional and practical needs overlap.
She has a particular interest in women’s mental health and multicultural concerns, and she helps people facing divorce, midlife reevaluation, or questions about life purpose. Shayla uses straightforward explanations and collaborative goal-setting so steps forward feel achievable.
Shayla practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English. People who are outside the United States are not able to work with her currently. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Shayla describes her work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are intended to be practical and usable in daily life. One common emphasis is trauma-informed care, which means noticing how past events shape current reactions and using that understanding to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship triggers, and recovering a sense of safety in relationships.An additional focus is on communication and interpersonal skills. That involves practicing clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond to conflict so relationships feel less draining. These exercises can help with anger, attachment concerns, and conflicts tied to money and life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that focus more on skills practice rather than longer assessments. Ask about specific session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shayla work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate and practical, using trauma-informed perspectives and clear steps to help people make changes that fit their daily life.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with life transitions, communication struggles, and mental health concerns that affect everyday functioning.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with licensure listed as SC LPC and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.