Kayla Pineda

Kayla brings an easy-going, non-judgmental, and caring approach to sessions. Clients tend to see her as genuine and easy to talk to, creating a space where they feel comfortable opening up. She is deeply passionate about her work and excited to help clients learn more about themselves and ultimately reach their personal goals. Kayla specializes in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and challenging life transitions using compassionate, evidence-based care. She utilizes powerful modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process painful memories, alongside CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to help clients build essential coping skills and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Kayla has experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, was the program director at a community mental health treatment center and has worked alongside psychiatrists in a hospital setting. She has extensive experience in treating clients with severe and complex trauma and PTSD.