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Kayla Chauvin, LPC
Choosing a therapist can be an incredibly intimidating process, but the secret to it is simple—trust your gut! I encourage you to listen to your gut, both while you are choosing a therapist and throughout the entirety of the therapeutic process; doing so is one of the best ways to honor yourself and find the right fit for you. So here is a snapshot of my approach for you to consider as you begin this new chapter of healing and growth in your life!
My focus as your counselor will be to put you at ease, create an atmosphere of authenticity, invite exploration across diverse identities, engage with you in genuine curiosity, and provide you with resources for your progress. I cater each session to your needs and make adjustments to treatment as the specifics of your experiences and goals unfold. My care builds upon your existing strengths, focuses on the collaborative nature between client and therapist, and is particularly sensitive to the ways that trauma can influence a person’s journey.
Perhaps you are unsure how to move away from compulsive caregiving, feel disconnected from knowing what you want or need, struggle to express yourself during moments of conflict, want to understand why family relationships feel heavy, or feel the burnout of lifelong perfectionism. Maybe you sense that you have experienced religious trauma, or feel as if you are always playing catch up, or wonder why things impact you so deeply. I invite you to follow those intuitions and reach out to connect.
I have a particular passion for supporting clients going through experiences related to LGBTQIA+ issues. I understand the long-lasting influence that being closeted for a period of time or being out and not feeling safe can have on a person. Isolation, shame, rejection, and grief are, unfortunately, among the most formative experiences imposed on the LGBTQIA+ population. Allow me to walk beside you as you define your own identity, unhinge the pain of your past or present, and envision the life you actually want to build.
When I am not working I carve out time to camp, bike, travel, garden, and connect with my partner, her family, and my community. My pets (Gizmo, Gnocchi, Tomato, and Basil) keep me busy in the interim!
Want help finding a great counselor? Call us at (512) 201-4501 ext. 1 or share your contact info here.
MORE ABOUT Kayla
Rates
*Actual rates subject to
counsellor openings
Area of Expertise
Warm, Relational, Holistic
Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, Recovery from Emotionally Unavailable Parents
Boundary Setting, Religious Trauma, Queer-Related Life Transitions
Specializations
Services
Locations
Offsite
South Banister
Works With
Anxiety & Stress
Career Transitions
Caregiver Fatigue
Chronic Illness
Communication Issues
Conflict Resolution
Depression/Low Mood
Development Trauma
Domestic Violence
Exploring Sexuality/Sexual Expression
Gender Identity
Grief & Loss
Identity Development/Exploration
Imposter Syndrome
Inner Critic/Negative Self Talk
Interrupted Sleep/Insomnia
Issues Related to Oppression
Issues with Parents
Life Transitions
Loneliness/Isolation
Low Self-Esteem
Neurodivergence (ADD/Autism)
Non-Monogamy/Polyamory
Obsessive/Compulsive Tendencies
Perfectionism
Personal Growth
Phobias
Premarital Issues
Problem Thoughts
Problems at School
Problems at Work
Relationship Issues
Relationship to Social Media
Social Skills Development
Spirituality
Trauma
Troubled Childhood
Troublesome Behaviors
Techniques & Experience
Anxiety alleviation experience
Career counseling
CBT oriented
EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy)
Experienced in domestic violence
Familiar with substance abuse
Helpful with mid-20's challenges
IFS (Parts work)
Mindfulness modalities
Practices from an anti-racist lens
Trauma-focused
Qualities
Anxiety alleviation experience
Calm & slow-paced
Career counseling
CBT oriented
DBT friendly
Enjoys working with first-time therapy clients
Enjoys working with midlife adults
Enjoys working with older adults
Enjoys working with young adults
Experienced in domestic violence
Experienced in raising children
Familiar with military culture
Familiar with substance abuse
Focused on practicing skills
Friendly & direct
Helpful with mid-20's challenges
Identity Affirming
Integrates art therapies
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Lived experience/Identity affirming
Mindfulness modalities
Motherly
Nonjudgmental
Patient
Professional experience other than counseling
Social Media Savvy
Solution-focused/Brief Therapy
Specializing in grief, loss, death, dying
Spiritually sensitive
Trauma focused
Warm & caring
Youthful