Zaya Kuykendall is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional clinical counselor with over 16 years in the helping field. She guides people who feel stuck and need a reset. Zaya focuses on reconnecting clients with themselves and helping them set clear priorities.
She spends time helping people name their emotions and develop better ways to regulate them. Sessions are collaborative - she and the client share thoughts and decide on next steps together. Openness and honesty are encouraged to create steady progress.
Her work draws on a mix of approaches, including Gestalt, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She uses feedback and practical strategies to address obstacles and build personal strengths. Zaya places emphasis on getting closure with unfinished business that keeps people from moving forward.
She trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling earned in 2004. Across her career she has developed experience with domestic violence, child development and parenting, familial conflict, women’s issues, and substance abuse.
Zaya aims to help people increase self-awareness and work toward calmer, more manageable days. She frames therapy as treatment for mental wounds, helping clients identify problematic thinking and create a plan to heal. The work focuses on concrete steps people can take between sessions to support lasting change.
Approach and benefits of online therapy
Her described practice blends Gestalt, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. Gestalt work helps people notice present feelings and patterns in the moment to build awareness. Motivational interviewing supports clients who feel unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on practical steps and small goals that move a person forward quickly.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals. That process may change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.
Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow sessions during breaks, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. The original biography notes experience with e-therapy, but current online session options are not detailed here; please confirm the exact session formats available before booking.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She mixes Gestalt, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to help clients identify feelings, set goals, and try doable strategies between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has been working in the helping field for more than 16 years and has practiced as a psychotherapist for over a decade.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography mentions e-therapy among her past practice settings, but current session formats are not specified here; please confirm available session formats before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
