Kayla Swanson

When life has been turned upside down by trauma, anxiety, depression, or overwhelming stress, it can feel like you're constantly trying to get through the day without ever truly feeling at peace. You may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to move forward after everything you've experienced. You don't have to face those challenges alone. I work alongside individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma and PTSD, helping them rebuild a sense of safety, strengthen relationships, and regain confidence in themselves. Drawing on six years of experience as both a crisis counselor and first responder, I provide trauma informed care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in a supportive environment where healing feels possible and lasting change can begin.

Together, we'll explore the experiences, emotions, thoughts, and relationship patterns that have shaped your life while identifying the strengths you already possess and developing practical tools that support meaningful, lasting healing. Therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to help you better understand yourself while creating healthier ways of responding to life's challenges with confidence. My approach incorporates Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Art Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Child Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Behavior Management because every client deserves care that is individualized, evidence based, and tailored to their unique needs. Together, we can work through ADHD, stress management, panic disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma, while building practical skills that support healing beyond our sessions.

You can expect a therapist who creates a calm, supportive relationship where you feel safe, understood, and empowered from the very first session. I'll meet you with empathy, honesty, and encouragement while helping you recognize your strengths, celebrate meaningful progress, and navigate challenges with greater confidence. Whether you're healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, strengthening family relationships, or supporting your child through a difficult season, we'll move at a pace that feels right for you while building practical tools that continue supporting your wellbeing long after therapy ends. My hope is that you leave each session feeling more resilient, more hopeful, and confident in your ability to move forward.