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Welcome to BetterHelp, and thank you for considering me as your counselor. Taking the initial step towards self-care and personal growth is commendable, and I am honored to accompany you on this journey.
My name is Kayla Luu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker authorized to practice in both Florida and Arizona. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Florida State University in 2016. My professional journey post-graduation has led me to serve in community mental health, the educational system, and adult center.
My background, prior to undertaking my graduate studies, includes significant work with children, adolescents, and families within foster-care transitioning homes and residential centers. This cumulative decade of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding and compassion for the diverse challenges faced by individuals across different life stages.
In my counseling practice, I embrace a philosophy of openness and empathy, striving to foster a space where you feel warmly welcomed and genuinely heard. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, employing a blend of therapeutic modalities that resonate with your personal growth objectives and pace. My primary aim is to ensure you feel secure, validated, and empowered throughout our sessions.
A little more about me on a personal note: I am Vietnamese-American, bilingual in English and Vietnamese, and have the joy of being a wife and mother to four children. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, I now call Southwest Florida, my home. In my leisure time, I cherish being with my family, indulging in reading, exploring the outdoors, enjoying Netflix, and expressing creativity through painting.
I am eagerly looking forward to embarking on this therapeutic journey with you, aiming to illuminate paths of healing and self-discovery.
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kayla Luu. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
she is always willing to help
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Kayla for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Kayla is amazing.
Written on Jun 30, 2024 after therapy with Kayla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is awesome
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s a great listener and helps guide me in the direction I need to go without feeling like I’m being pushed. She offers great reading recommendations and sends weekly messages regarding a variety of topics to further help you. I am thankful for her advice and experience.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I feel comfortable with Kayla with only one video session.
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is very knowledgeable in her expertise. Her methods to identify problems are organized and provides patients with a better understanding of themselves. Kayla shed light on beliefs’ I held and made me more comfortable. By providing examples of behaviors that people often show, given a condition, I was able to understand the reason for the way I was feeling.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Kayla is really good at offering questions that allow for deep self reflection & have helped me to improve on my situation but offering me tips to help me daily! Highly recommend
Written on Aug 28, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Kayla makes me feel comfortable.
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kayla is amazing! I’ve pushed through my struggles because she gave me the strength too! I am finally at a place where I’m happy and 100% content with myself and who I’m becoming !
Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank you Kayla!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kayla has been very helpful in my journey of self-discovery and is super supportive. I highly recommend her
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has helped me a lot
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kayla is a great listener and offers great communication and advice.
Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Kayla has done so much for me in 2022. I have her to thank for all of the improvements that I have made. She continues to listen to my concerns and validate them so that I do not feel as though as I am not making sense, which is often a concern of mine. Kayla also remains flexible with scheduling, she is open to working around my schedule if none of the available days fit my needs. Kayla is awesome and I'd definitely recommend her to anyone who asks.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Kayla has been very helpful in helping me on successfully navigating through my relationships and responsibilities as a young adult in their own. She is great and I’m comfortable with opening up to her.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, adhd, and anger management
When I first signed up for better help I was matched with a therapist that I didn't connect with and I felt so disappointed. Then I found Kayla and immediately felt so much relief. She really listens to what I'm saying and always follows up with things that I talk about. I feel heard and cared for, and that's what I really needed. She is so patient and kind. Thank you Kayla!
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Down to earth, sweet, helpful.
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She’s very sweet and understanding. She really takes the time to understand your perspective and it shows.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
This is my first go around with therapy so Kayla is a baseline - she's very easy to talk to - almost like talking to a friend I've known for years. I'm not sure if this is what it's supposed to feel like, but I love it. Having Kayla on my self discovery journey has been instrumental in allowing me to get out of my own way, and I can only hope for our relationship as Client/Therapist to strengthen as I continue forward.
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Kayla has provided great guidance to my 9 year old son. She was able to make a connection with him quickly, so he was open to participating in the sessions and receiving the advice. He is managing his emotions better and is more open to change as a result of his sessions with her.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I have been using BetterHelp and working with Kayla for almost 3 weeks. In this short time, I feel like it has helped me feel a lot calmer and I enjoy being able to talk about whatever is going on in my life in a safe place. Kayla has given me a great key point during our session each time I have spoken to her. I look forward to speaking with her on a weekly basis and really enjoy the option to speak with her more if needed.
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I’ve had three sessions with her up until now and she’s already made a big difference! She always listens, never judges, and gives really amazing advice. She is even quick to help through chat on the weekends. Super kind!
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kayla Luu is a kind, thoughtful, and insightful therapist. She actively listens and offers understanding and helpful feedback. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with family issues, relationship, and self-worth. She is a great person whom I look forward to speaking with every week. 11/10, she makes me feel as though I am not alone.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Kayla is very sweet and understanding
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kayla has been a small miracle in my life. After having been recommended to Better Help, I was immediately excited to be paired with her. She listens very carefully and makes it a point to remember names and details for all our phone sessions. I've only been using this service for a few months now, but Kayla has already helped me work through several problems I've been struggling with and given me the confidence that things CAN and WILL get better with a little effort!
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve only been working with Kayla Luu for a couple of weeks now. She has been very kind and have had the right questions to ask. She’s very respectful and listens very well. I look forward to working with her each week.
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Lovely human
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
A good listener
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very patient, understanding and very easy to talk to. Only 1 session but I’m excited for the future.
Written on Jun 15, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
During our sessions I feel like she's actually interested in what I have to say.
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Good listener and empathetic. I will know more when we have several sessions
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Kayla for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
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