About
Hi, I'm glad you're here.
Getting to know your therapist before your first session matters. Here's a little about who I am, how I work, and what you can expect when we meet.
Kayla Heatwole, LMHCA
Licensed Mental Health Counselor · MA
"I have sat with so many people in some of their most difficult moments — and I've seen, again and again, how much can shift when someone finally feels truly heard."
I came to counseling after my own experience with anxiety and burnout in my mid-thirties. I know what it's like to feel like you're holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. That experience shaped the kind of therapist I became.
My work is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for the person in front of me. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach — I believe in meeting you exactly where you are and building something that actually works for your life.
Outside of the therapy room, I'm an avid reader, movie lover, and a devoted fan of a good cup of coffee. I share my home with my family who bring light into my life every day.
My approach to therapy
Therapy works best when it feels like a genuine collaboration — not something being done to you, but something you're building together with someone you trust.
You are the expert on your own life
I bring clinical knowledge and a toolkit of evidence-based practices. You bring everything that makes you who you are. The best outcomes happen when we combine both.
Healing happens in relationship
Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship matters more than any specific technique. I take that seriously — which means I invest in really knowing you.
Progress over perfection
Therapy isn't linear. There will be breakthroughs and setbacks, clarity and confusion. I'll be with you through all of it — celebrating the wins and helping you learn from the hard days.
Your pace, always
I will never push you somewhere you're not ready to go. We move at the speed of trust — and I've found that when people feel safe, they're capable of remarkable things.
Education & training
Ready to connect?
I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can get a sense of each other before you commit. No pressure — just a conversation.