Kayla Fruetel , LPC, LMHC

Kayla Fruetel is a licensed counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, trauma, and related difficulties. Her work also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and the particular transitions faced by young adults.

Kayla practices from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own story and has resources that can be mobilized for growth. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients’ goals and values guide the work, and she combines practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build confidence, improve relationships, and manage life changes. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Kayla acknowledges the courage it takes to get started while helping clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy supports them

Kayla integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT, and dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and partnering with the client to discover strengths and personal goals; it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or depression and offers practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and motivation challenges. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for relationships, intense emotions, and coping with crisis.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kayla works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kayla is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.