Shayla Kaywood

Shayla Kaywood is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex life transitions and emotional challenges. Her work centers on addressing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, anger, and self-esteem, with particular attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. Shayla draws on a trauma-informed perspective to support clients who are managing workplace challenges, relationship changes, or identity exploration.

She takes a culturally responsive approach, attending to multicultural concerns and the ways culture shapes communication, isolation, and social anxiety. Clients who are wrestling with guilt, shame, or impulses may find her approach oriented toward building resilience and strengthening self-compassion. Shayla also works with those facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and with people navigating divorce, separation, or midlife transitions.

Shayla prioritizes collaboration and empowerment, helping individuals explore life purpose, improve communication, and rebuild meaningful connections. She offers an environment that emphasizes respect for each person s background and goals while focusing on practical coping strategies and longer term personal growth.