About Kayla Elder
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Work-Related Counseling
Codependency
Life Coaching
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kayla Elder
My name is Kayla Elder, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. I take a client-centered, eclectic approach to therapy because I believe people should be in the driver's seat of their own wellness. My focus areas include working with those who suffer from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD.
My approach
I most commonly work with cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused treatment, strength-based treatment, and motivational interviewing. I believe that establishing a productive therapeutic relationship is essential to any and all treatment interventions. Above all, I take a client-centered approach to treatment.
My focus
I tend to work with adult individuals who suffer from anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and ADHD. Due to my experience in these areas, these are the individuals I am most comfortable and adept at treating. ?Adult? covers many years in a person's life, and I am proficient at working with individuals of almost any adult age.
My communication style
The tone I try to set with my clients is one of peace and openness. I am forthcoming about my obligations as a licensed clinical social worker and my ethical boundaries, but I like to take a non-judgmental, client-centered approach. While I will challenge clients when necessary, I always first seek to build a healthy rapport that allows for constructive conversation.
My journey to therapy
My journey as a therapist started in a therapy office-except I was the client. After a wonderful experience with my own therapist, I made it my career goal to attend the same school for the same degree and license as she did. In my own experience as a therapist, I've realized it is way more than deep conversation or an ear to vent to.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Peer Relationship Struggles
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- State University of New York, Albany, Master's in Social Work
- State University of New York, Albany (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1932742178
How soon can I make an appointment with Kayla Elder?
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Is Kayla Elder accepting new patients?
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What practice does Kayla Elder work with?
Kayla Elder works with Rula Health - New York.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kayla Elder?
Kayla Elder frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kayla Elder on their profile.
What languages does Kayla Elder speak?
Kayla Elder speaks English.