Kayla Theberge, LPC

Meet Kayla – Your Partner in Personal Growth and Healing

Hi, I’m Kayla, a dedicated mental health professional with over 11 years of experience helping adolescents and young adults find healing, confidence, and clarity. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, identity, substance use, or self-esteem challenges. I’m here to walk beside you on your journey, offering a compassionate and empowering space where you can be fully yourself and start to heal.

I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and judgment-free. My goal is to build a genuine relationship with you where your voice matters, your story is honored, and your goals guide our work. Whether you're working through tough emotions, past experiences, or day-to-day stressors, we’ll work together to build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.

What I Offer

I specialize in supporting teens and young adults who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and identity-related challenges. My approach is client-centered and adaptable, blending creativity with clinically sound strategies to meet you where you are.

Here’s how I can help:

• Emotional Support for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
• Self-Esteem & Identity Work, including gender identity and body positivity
• Substance Use & Harm Reduction, including support for addiction and recovery
• Support with Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts
• School & Peer Relationship Issues
• Stress & Life Transitions, including navigating change and uncertainty
• Support for LGBTQIA+ and Transgender Youth

Why Choose Kayla?

• Over a Decade of Experience: My background spans outpatient treatment, therapeutic schools, and community outreach, giving me a strong foundation in working with youth in various settings.
• Warm, Creative, and Inclusive: I offer a nonjudgmental space where therapy can include mindfulness, creative expression, and real conversations that matter.
• Empowerment-Focused: You’re the expert of your life—I’m here to help you explore it, make sense of it, and take confident steps forward.
• LGBTQIA+ Affirming & Trauma-Informed: I provide inclusive care that honors your identity, lived experience, and values.

Client Focus

I work with:

• Teens (ages 13+) and Young Adults
• Individuals exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, and self-expression
• Clients facing addiction, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
• Students and caregivers dealing with school issues, peer conflict, or life transitions
• Women and femme-identifying individuals seeking healing from past trauma, substance use, or emotional distress

Therapeutic Modalities I Use

I integrate a variety of evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches to ensure each session is engaging, empowering, and aligned with your goals:

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Strength-Based Counseling
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Positive Psychology

These methods allow us to address both what’s happening now and what’s happened in the past—always with compassion and curiosity.

What Clients Say

“Kayla helped me feel safe being myself. She really listens and understands what it’s like to go through hard things. Therapy doesn’t feel scary anymore—it feels like something I look forward to.”
— Teen Client

“Kayla’s support during my recovery made all the difference. She helped me rebuild confidence and find new ways to cope that actually work.”
— Young Adult Client

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to explore who you are, heal from what’s been holding you back, and create a future that feels authentic and hopeful, I’m here to help.

Reach out today to schedule your free consultation and let’s start building a path forward—together.