Kayla Luu, LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of experience. She holds an MSW from Florida State University and is licensed to practice in Florida and Arizona. Kayla brings a steady, empathetic presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

She has worked in community mental health, school settings, and adult services. Earlier work with children, adolescents, and foster-care transitions shaped her understanding of family dynamics and early attachment concerns. That background informs how she helps people name patterns and try new ways of relating.

Kayla blends several therapeutic approaches to match a person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing depending on the issue. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills practice, and real-world problem solving.

People bring many concerns to her work, including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, depression, ADHD, and issues around identity such as LGBT concerns. She also addresses attachment wounds, abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and immigration-related stress.

Kayla speaks English and Vietnamese and lives in Florida with her spouse and four children. She likes reading, painting, and spending time outdoors. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

How Kayla’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. It is often useful for life changes, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing different responses. It works well for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to what matters to the person; it helps people feel heard and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk through goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they adjust methods over time so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using homework tools, mindfulness exercises, and skill practice between meetings to keep progress moving forward.