Kayla Honaker

Something brought you here today, and I'm glad you followed it. Maybe it's the exhaustion of always being on edge, or a sense that your body hasn't felt safe in a very long time.

I'm a trauma-informed LCSW licensed in Indiana and Montana, and I've spent my career walking alongside people through trauma, identity, nervous system overwhelm, and the quiet grief that comes from never quite feeling like you fit. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, and person-centered approaches, which means we pay attention to both your story and your nervous system. Clients often tell me they felt at ease sooner than they expected. I think that's because there's room here to be unfiltered, messy, and honest without being judged.

My work is rooted in somatic and relational approaches, meaning we pay attention not just to your thoughts and story, but to what your body has been carrying. Healing lives in the nervous system, and I'll help you learn to work with yours.

I specialize in trauma rooted in childhood and relationships, and I work with neurodivergent adults discovering later in life that there's always been a name for the way their mind works, as well as parents of neurodivergent children who are stretched thin and searching for steadier ground. I don't take lightly the courage it takes to reach out. My goal is simple: to create a space where you feel genuinely met, not managed, not diagnosed, just understood.

I'm so glad you're here.

The first few sessions are about one thing: getting to know you.

The first few sessions are about one thing: getting to know you. There's no pressure to have your story perfectly organized or to know exactly what you need. Many people come in with a general sense that something isn't working, and that's more than enough to start.

In our first session we'll talk about what's bringing you in, your history, and what you're hoping therapy might offer. I'll ask questions, but I'll leave plenty of space for you to lead. From there we'll build a plan together, guided by what matters most to you. Some people come with a specific goal in mind. Others are still figuring that out. Both are completely welcome here.