Hello, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania. I received my Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in 2011. I have been practicing as a counselor for 13 years. I help clients identify, develop, and implement positive coping skills that target specific areas of need within their daily lives. I also help the client to establish a positive and safe environment in which they feel comfortable discussing their concerns and experiences.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session, I will introduce myself as your therapist as well as discuss any questions or concerns that you may have for therapy. I will also discuss the expectations for therapy sessions such as attendance and practice policies. I will gather information about your current situation to better understand the desire for counseling. I will help you establish a rapport and safe environment by allowing you to openly discuss your areas of concern as well as a possible treatment plan moving forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked as a counselor for the past 13 years, I feel that I have developed an ability to connect with clients to identify what their concern is. I feel that I have enhanced my active listening skills over the course of career to allow the client the opportunity to tell their story.

About Kayla Lazar