Kayla Theberge, LPC

Meet Kayla 

Hi, I’m Kayla, a dedicated mental health professional with over 11 years of experience helping children, preteens, adolescents, and young adults navigate life’s emotional challenges. Growing up can feel overwhelming at times—especially when facing anxiety, depression, identity questions, substance use concerns, or struggles with self-esteem. My goal is to walk alongside you or your child on the journey toward healing, offering a compassionate and supportive space where growth and understanding can happen.

I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and judgment-free. My goal is to build a genuine relationship where every client feels heard, valued, and supported. Whether we’re working through difficult emotions, behavioral challenges, past experiences, or everyday stressors, we’ll focus on building resilience and creating meaningful, lasting change.

What I Offer

I specialize in supporting children, preteens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and identity-related challenges. My approach is client-centered and flexible, blending creativity with evidence-based strategies to meet each person where they are.

Here are some of the ways I can help:

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

Why Choose Kayla?

Over a Decade of Experience
My background includes outpatient therapy, therapeutic school settings, and community-based programs, providing me with a strong foundation in supporting youth and young adults in a variety of environments.

Warm, Creative, and Inclusive
I provide a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment where therapy may include mindfulness, creative expression, and real conversations that help clients feel comfortable and engaged.

Empowerment-Focused
Each person I work with has unique strengths and experiences. My role is to help uncover those strengths and build the confidence needed to move forward.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming & Trauma-Informed
I provide inclusive, trauma-informed care that respects each individual’s identity, lived experience, and values.

Client Focus

I work with:

• Children and Preteens experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges
• Teens (ages 13+) and Young Adults navigating identity, stress, and mental health concerns
• Individuals exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, and self-expression
• Clients facing addiction, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
• Students and families navigating school concerns, peer conflict, or life transitions
• Women and femme-identifying individuals seeking healing from trauma, substance use, or emotional distress

Therapeutic Modalities I Use

I integrate a variety of strengths-focused, evidence-based approaches so that therapy remains engaging, supportive, and tailored to each client’s needs:

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

These approaches allow us to address both current challenges and past experiences with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools for growth.

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 or your child are ready to explore emotions, build confidence, and move toward a healthier and more hopeful future, I’m here to help.

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