Kayla Luu , LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience who supports individuals and families through a range of life challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2016 and holds licensure in both Florida and Arizona, bringing clinical training and practical experience to her practice.

Her professional background includes roles in community mental health, the educational system, and an adult center, and she previously worked with children, adolescents, and families in foster-care transitioning homes and residential centers. These varied settings have shaped a grounded understanding of trauma, family dynamics, parenting stress, and transitions across life stages.

In session, Kayla emphasizes openness and empathy, creating a welcoming environment where people can feel heard and supported. She tailors her approach to each person by drawing from evidence-informed methods that match a client’s goals and pace, aiming to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and clarify values and purpose.

Born in Boston and now living in Southwest Florida, Kayla is Vietnamese-American and bilingual in English and Vietnamese. She is a wife and mother of four and enjoys spending time with family, reading, exploring the outdoors, watching Netflix, and painting.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Kayla integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on a person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, offering a supportive space where a person’s own goals guide the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kayla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kayla is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue care when life gets busy or circumstances change.