Kayla Fruetel, LPC, LMHC

Kayla Fruetel is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and issues with self-esteem. She works with people dealing with depression, motivation problems, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to addiction. Kayla encourages clients who feel stuck to take the small steps that begin change.

Kayla practices in Florida and brings eight years of professional experience to her work. She believes each person knows their own story best and that therapy is a place to use existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical tools and real conversations rather than jargon.

Her approach mixes client-centered listening with structured skills work. That means sessions balance time to be heard with techniques to change unhelpful patterns. People can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance and simple homework to try between meetings.

Kayla also uses mindfulness and motivational strategies to support shifts in behavior and perspective. These methods are useful for rebuilding confidence, coping with big life changes, and reducing shame or isolation.

She works with clients who are exploring identity and intimate relationship concerns, including those in the LGBT community. Kayla aims to help people find more self-compassion and practical ways to manage difficult emotions.

Approaches for online work and practical skills

Kayla draws from client-centered therapy to make space for each person's story. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building on personal strengths to set goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT provides concrete skills people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful reactions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kayla will discuss what matters most to the client and suggest methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful from the start.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or homework with real-world routines, so change happens between appointments rather than only during them.