Kayla Luu, LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. She practices in Florida and brings a warm, empathetic presence to sessions. Kayla is bilingual in English and Vietnamese and draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2016 and has worked in community mental health, schools, and adult centers. Before graduate school she spent substantial time supporting children, adolescents, and those in foster-care and residential settings. Those roles shaped how she understands family patterns and trauma.

In therapy she keeps things conversational and practical. Kayla listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered work to address issues like depression, anger, and low self-esteem.

Parents often seek her out for help with parenting stress, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and caregiver strain. She also supports people dealing with identity concerns including LGBT issues, immigration-related stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Sessions focus on clearer communication, coping skills for life changes, and steps toward better daily functioning. Kayla aims to help people feel validated and empowered while they work through attachment, abandonment, or family-of-origin concerns.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathic listening to build trust and explore what matters most to the individual.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions are collaborative, so people help shape which tools and techniques are used.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it easier to work on mindfulness exercises, practice communication skills between meetings, and keep continuity during life changes.