Shayla Kaywood
Guidance through transitions, anxiety, and relationships
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About
Shayla Kaywood, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting people through demanding life transitions and emotionally complex seasons. Based in Louisiana, she helps clients work through stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and the day-to-day strain that can come with major changes.
Her style is compassionate and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on social anxiety, communication difficulties, and the loneliness or disconnection that can build over time. Shayla works with clients to strengthen self-worth, reduce the grip of shame and guilt, and build healthier, more meaningful connections in their lives.
Grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, she supports individuals navigating workplace pressure, shifting relationship dynamics, and personal identity exploration. Her aim is to offer a steady, supportive space where clients can develop resilience, learn effective coping strategies, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Shayla is especially committed to women’s mental health and multicultural concerns, and she brings care and respect to the work of facing life’s most challenging transitions with dignity and strength.
Her style is compassionate and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on social anxiety, communication difficulties, and the loneliness or disconnection that can build over time. Shayla works with clients to strengthen self-worth, reduce the grip of shame and guilt, and build healthier, more meaningful connections in their lives.
Grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, she supports individuals navigating workplace pressure, shifting relationship dynamics, and personal identity exploration. Her aim is to offer a steady, supportive space where clients can develop resilience, learn effective coping strategies, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Shayla is especially committed to women’s mental health and multicultural concerns, and she brings care and respect to the work of facing life’s most challenging transitions with dignity and strength.
- Location:
- Louisiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LPC 10832, LA LPC 4320
- NPI Number: 1811298037
- License: LPC (Louisiana), LPC (South Carolina)
Evidence-Based Support That Fits Your Life Online
Shayla Kaywood uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients make practical, meaningful changes when stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or life transitions start to feel overwhelming. Her work is also informed by a trauma-informed perspective, which means she pays close attention to how past experiences can shape current reactions, self-esteem, and patterns in relationships, while moving at a pace that feels manageable.She also brings a culturally responsive approach to therapy, making space for the realities of identity, background, and lived experiences that can affect communication, belonging, and confidence. This can be especially helpful for people dealing with social anxiety, isolation, guilt or shame, and the desire to build healthier connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shayla collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand what is getting in the way, and choose strategies that align with the client’s needs and preferences, adjusting as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with fewer barriers. Shayla offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexible options to connect in ways that fit their schedule, comfort level, and day-to-day demands.
How much experience does Shayla Kaywood have?
Shayla Kaywood has 15 years of experience as a therapist, supporting clients through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.
Is Shayla Kaywood a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shayla Kaywood is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Her license information includes SC LPC 10832 and LA LPC 4320.
In which languages does Shayla Kaywood provide therapy?
Shayla Kaywood provides therapy in English.
Where is Shayla Kaywood located?
Shayla Kaywood is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Shayla Kaywood as my therapist?
You can work with Shayla Kaywood through online options that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Shayla Kaywood work with international clients?
No. Shayla Kaywood does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shayla Kaywood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For the most current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.