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Kayla "Kai" Coca, LMHC

Trauma-informed LMHC supporting neurodivergent clients
  • LGBT affirmative
  • Trauma and abuse
  • ADHD coaching

About Kayla "Kai" Coca

Kayla "Kai" Coca is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with four years of direct therapy experience following many years working in crisis settings. They offer a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and eclectic approach that is tailored to each client's goals and life circumstances. Kayla centers the client's perspective, treating people as the experts of their own stories while drawing on strengths and practical skills to address present-day challenges.

Their practice focuses on working with LGBT clients, survivors of trauma and abuse, people seeking coaching, and individuals with ADHD, and also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, family dynamics, gender dysphoria, and chronic pain or illness. Kayla combines evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance to create a collaborative space where clients can explore identity, regulation, relationships, and meaning.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Kayla recognizes the importance of that first step. They support clients through assessment, goal-setting, and ongoing adjustment of treatment so that care remains aligned with each person's needs and values.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHearing impairedLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kayla "Kai" Coca have?

Kayla "Kai" Coca has four years of clinical therapy experience following prior crisis work.

Is Kayla "Kai" Coca a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kayla "Kai" Coca holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Their license is registered in New York as NY LMHC 016296.

In which languages does Kayla "Kai" Coca provide therapy?

Kayla "Kai" Coca provides therapy in English.

Where is Kayla "Kai" Coca located?

Kayla "Kai" Coca is located in New York.

How can I work with Kayla "Kai" Coca as my therapist?

Clients can work with Kayla "Kai" Coca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kayla "Kai" Coca work with international clients?

Kayla "Kai" Coca does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kayla "Kai" Coca cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Kayla "Kai" Coca uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, build psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and navigating identity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own wisdom, creating space for exploration and healing around relationship, attachment, and self-understanding issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning, which can be helpful for mood disorders, anxiety, and day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kayla approaches that choice collaboratively. They work with each person to assess needs, try interventions, and adjust methods over time so treatment stays aligned with the client's goals and preferences.

Online therapy with Kayla is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care in the format that fits their schedule and comfort. These options support continuity, convenience, and greater access to licensed professionals for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations.

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