Kayla Luu , LCSW

Kayla Luu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in Florida and Arizona. She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University in 2016 and brings nine years of clinical experience across community mental health, the educational system, and adult services. Prior to graduate school, she worked extensively with children, adolescents, and families in foster-care transition settings and residential centers, building a practical foundation in family systems and trauma-informed care.

Her practice blends evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to meet each client where they are. Kayla emphasizes openness and empathy, creating a warm environment designed to help people feel heard, validated, and empowered while they work toward personal goals. She adapts her approach to the needs and pace of each individual or family she works with.

Vietnamese-American and bilingual in English and Vietnamese, Kayla draws on cultural awareness as well as clinical training when addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, life transitions, and career or identity-related challenges. Outside of her professional role she is a wife and mother of four, originally from Boston and now based in Southwest Florida, and she enjoys reading, outdoor time, painting, and family activities.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors through practical strategies and skills practice - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that clients feel understood and are empowered to set their own goals, which can be especially useful for self-esteem, relationship, and identity work.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Kayla works with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods align with an individual's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, access support from home or work, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, while allowing therapists to tailor the mode of communication to each client's comfort and practical needs.