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Zaya Kuykendall, LPC, LCMHC
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
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About me
Do you ever feel like you just need to reset, to get a tune-up so to speak? You are not alone, if you have. Life happens fast! At times it can be hard and we, as mere humans, have to fight to find balance. That balance, reset button, tune-up is within you and as my client I will assist you in finding it. I will take the time to help you reconnect with yourself, regulate your emotions and assess your goals/priorities. Through a collaborative approach, we will share our thoughts, ideas and then decide how to move forward. I encourage openness, honesty - a sense of stability that will help facilitate dialogue and growth.
I have an eclectic therapeutic approach with heavy influences of Gestalt, motivational interviewing and Solution Focus therapy. I provide support and feedback - in order to assist clients in addressing obstacles that they may encounter in their lives. I focus on building personal strengths, obtaining ‘closure’ with unfinished business (road blocks) and identifying feelings/emotions. Sessions will work towards a journey of self-awareness.
I have been working in the helping field for more than fifteen years, and as a practicing psychotherapist for ten. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (2000) and graduated with my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2004. I have developed a knowledge base and specialization in the areas of domestic violence, child development/parenting, familial discord, women’s issues, and substance abuse throughout the years. I provide therapy with children and adults in individual, group, family, couples and e-therapy platforms.
The journey of life is filled with bumps, turns, twist, manholes, road blocks & ditches; whatever the obstacles we face, we MUST stay on the road. We can not give up on self. Only on your personal road, on your journey will you find your inner calm and tranquility...let's make happiness a part of your journey.
It is my belief that therapy is mental wound treatment. Just as you would not let a burn on your arm fester with no treatment, you should not let faulty cognitions (stinking thinking), past trauma and other life experiences fester. These mental wounds need care; identification, treatment, plan of care and the ability to heal.
Professional experience
16yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD
License information
NJ LPC 37PC00878700
UT LCMHC 12996355-6004
CA LPCC 10369
NY LMHC 005925
VA LPC 0701007572
Reviews
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Zaya is an amazong therapist. Listens very well to your concerns and gives great advice that has helped me change small habits within my live. I've considered a lot of things and felt more willing to try!
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Zaya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Zaya is wonderful to work with and is extremely helpful. Could not thank her or recommend her enough.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Zaya for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very easy to talk to and sget tips that lead to results!
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Zaya for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Zaya and I am so very pleased with this platform! I am definitely going to continue my therapy.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Zaya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love Zaya, she is been a tremendous help and made a big difference in my life.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Zaya for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My Counselor is literally the best therapist that I have ever had in my life and I’ve been going to therapy since I was about 13. I feel so heard and understood and a person cannot understand you if they are not hearing what you are saying . She is phenomenal, I could not recommend her more.
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Zaya for 7 months on issues concerning bipolar disorder, and adhd