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Kayla Luu, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kayla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kayla. View 34 reviews
Speaks English and Vietnamese
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida and Arizona

Recent reviews

Kayla is amazing.

Reviewed June 2024

She is always ready to listen and help understand.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Kayla

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Welcome to BetterHelp, and thank you for considering me as your counselor. Taking the initial step towards self-care and personal growth is commendable, and I am honored to accompany you on this journey.

My name is Kayla Luu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker authorized to practice in both Florida and Arizona. I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work from Florida State University in 2016. My professional journey post-graduation has led me to serve in community mental health, the educational system, and adult center.

My background, prior to undertaking my graduate studies, includes significant work with children, adolescents, and families within foster-care transitioning homes and residential centers. This cumulative decade of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding and compassion for the diverse challenges faced by individuals across different life stages.

In my counseling practice, I embrace a philosophy of openness and empathy, striving to foster a space where you feel warmly welcomed and genuinely heard. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, employing a blend of therapeutic modalities that resonate with your personal growth objectives and pace. My primary aim is to ensure you feel secure, validated, and empowered throughout our sessions.

A little more about me on a personal note: I am Vietnamese-American, bilingual in English and Vietnamese, and have the joy of being a wife and mother to four children. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, I now call Southwest Florida, my home. In my leisure time, I cherish being with my family, indulging in reading, exploring the outdoors, enjoying Netflix, and expressing creativity through painting.

I am eagerly looking forward to embarking on this therapeutic journey with you, aiming to illuminate paths of healing and self-discovery.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coaching ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kayla Luu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093162174.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW17157 · Expires March 2025
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-22176 · Expires February 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kayla Luu

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

34 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Listens Amazing Understanding Comfortable Helpful Recommend Thank you Understand

Kayla is amazing.

Reviewed June 2024

She is always ready to listen and help understand.

Reviewed June 2024

She is awesome

Reviewed December 2022

She’s a great listener and helps guide me in the direction I need to go without feeling like I’m being pushed. She offers great reading recommendations and sends weekly messages regarding a variety of topics to further help you. I am thankful for her advice and experience.

Reviewed November 2022

I feel comfortable with Kayla with only one video session.

Reviewed November 2022

She is very knowledgeable in her expertise. Her methods to identify problems are organized and provides patients with a better understanding of themselves. Kayla shed light on beliefs’ I held and made me more comfortable. By providing examples of behaviors that people often show, given a condition, I was able to understand the reason for the way I was feeling.

Reviewed September 2022

Kayla is really good at offering questions that allow for deep self reflection & have helped me to improve on my situation but offering me tips to help me daily! Highly recommend

Reviewed August 2022

Kayla makes me feel comfortable.

Reviewed August 2022

Kayla is amazing! I’ve pushed through my struggles because she gave me the strength too! I am finally at a place where I’m happy and 100% content with myself and who I’m becoming !

Reviewed July 2022

Thank you Kayla!

Reviewed June 2022

Kayla has been very helpful in my journey of self-discovery and is super supportive. I highly recommend her

Reviewed April 2022

I have only had 1 session with Kayla Luu and I can already say she seems like a great therapist. She is kind and listens and I hope we continue working together.

Reviewed April 2022

She has helped me a lot

Reviewed April 2022

Kayla is a great listener and offers great communication and advice.

Reviewed April 2022

Kayla has done so much for me in 2022. I have her to thank for all of the improvements that I have made. She continues to listen to my concerns and validate them so that I do not feel as though as I am not making sense, which is often a concern of mine. Kayla also remains flexible with scheduling, she is open to working around my schedule if none of the available days fit my needs. Kayla is awesome and I'd definitely recommend her to anyone who asks.

Reviewed March 2022

Kayla has been very helpful in helping me on successfully navigating through my relationships and responsibilities as a young adult in their own. She is great and I’m comfortable with opening up to her.

Reviewed March 2022

When I first signed up for better help I was matched with a therapist that I didn't connect with and I felt so disappointed. Then I found Kayla and immediately felt so much relief. She really listens to what I'm saying and always follows up with things that I talk about. I feel heard and cared for, and that's what I really needed. She is so patient and kind. Thank you Kayla!

Reviewed March 2022

Down to earth, sweet, helpful.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s very sweet and understanding. She really takes the time to understand your perspective and it shows.

Reviewed March 2022

This is my first go around with therapy so Kayla is a baseline - she's very easy to talk to - almost like talking to a friend I've known for years. I'm not sure if this is what it's supposed to feel like, but I love it. Having Kayla on my self discovery journey has been instrumental in allowing me to get out of my own way, and I can only hope for our relationship as Client/Therapist to strengthen as I continue forward.

Reviewed February 2022

Kayla has provided great guidance to my 9 year old son. She was able to make a connection with him quickly, so he was open to participating in the sessions and receiving the advice. He is managing his emotions better and is more open to change as a result of his sessions with her.

Reviewed February 2022

I have been using BetterHelp and working with Kayla for almost 3 weeks. In this short time, I feel like it has helped me feel a lot calmer and I enjoy being able to talk about whatever is going on in my life in a safe place. Kayla has given me a great key point during our session each time I have spoken to her. I look forward to speaking with her on a weekly basis and really enjoy the option to speak with her more if needed.

Reviewed February 2022

I’ve had three sessions with her up until now and she’s already made a big difference! She always listens, never judges, and gives really amazing advice. She is even quick to help through chat on the weekends. Super kind!

Reviewed February 2022

Kayla has helped me take control of the controllables in my life and accept the uncontrollables. She is practical and realistic and so incredibly supportive. She has helped me navigate a handful of big life moments and without her that would have been a thousand times harder.

Reviewed January 2022

Kayla Luu is a kind, thoughtful, and insightful therapist. She actively listens and offers understanding and helpful feedback. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with family issues, relationship, and self-worth. She is a great person whom I look forward to speaking with every week. 11/10, she makes me feel as though I am not alone.

Reviewed December 2021

Kayla is very sweet and understanding

Reviewed December 2021

Kayla has been a small miracle in my life. After having been recommended to Better Help, I was immediately excited to be paired with her. She listens very carefully and makes it a point to remember names and details for all our phone sessions. I've only been using this service for a few months now, but Kayla has already helped me work through several problems I've been struggling with and given me the confidence that things CAN and WILL get better with a little effort!

Reviewed December 2021

I’ve only been working with Kayla Luu for a couple of weeks now. She has been very kind and have had the right questions to ask. She’s very respectful and listens very well. I look forward to working with her each week.

Reviewed November 2021

Lovely human

Reviewed November 2021

A good listener

Reviewed November 2021

She’s great. Gives solid, applicable, suggestions and actions. Respond quickly.

Reviewed September 2021

Very patient, understanding and very easy to talk to. Only 1 session but I’m excited for the future.

Reviewed June 2021

During our sessions I feel like she's actually interested in what I have to say.

Reviewed May 2021

Good listener and empathetic. I will know more when we have several sessions

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kayla Luu offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kayla Luu works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kayla Luu speak?

Kayla Luu speaks English and Vietnamese.

How many years of experience does Kayla Luu have?

Kayla Luu has 8 years of experience.

Where is Kayla Luu licensed to practice?

Kayla Luu is licensed to practice in Florida and Arizona.

Does Kayla Luu accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kayla Luu does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kayla Luu offer?

Kayla Luu offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kayla Luu?

Kayla Luu can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kayla Luu?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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