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Kayla "Kai" Coca, LMHC

Trauma-informed neurodivergent-affirming LMHC
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Neurodivergent affirming
  • Licensed in New York

About Kayla "Kai" Coca

Kayla "Kai" Coca is a New York licensed clinician with 4 years of therapy experience, following many years of crisis work. They bring a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and eclectic perspective to each case, shaping treatment around the client's specific goals, needs, and life circumstances.

Working from a strengths-based stance, Kayla centers the client's expertise in their own story and helps identify resources and strategies that support recovery and growth. Beginning therapy can require considerable courage, and Kayla acknowledges and affirms that step while offering steady support through the early stages of care.

Kayla holds an LMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, reflecting their training and authorization to practice in New York. Their approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and flexibility as they tailor interventions to fit each person's unique situation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHearing impairedLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kayla "Kai" Coca have?

Kayla "Kai" Coca has 4 years of therapy experience.

Is Kayla "Kai" Coca a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kayla holds an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 016296.

In which languages does Kayla "Kai" Coca provide therapy?

Kayla "Kai" Coca provides therapy in English.

Where is Kayla "Kai" Coca located?

Kayla "Kai" Coca is located in New York.

How can I work with Kayla "Kai" Coca as my therapist?

Prospective clients can work with Kayla "Kai" Coca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kayla "Kai" Coca work with international clients?

Kayla "Kai" Coca does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kayla "Kai" Coca cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kayla "Kai" Coca

Kayla commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online sessions. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions aligned with their values, which can support coping with anxiety, mood concerns, and ongoing life challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and the client's own capacity for growth, making it useful for identity exploration and building self-trust. CBT offers practical skills to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior, often helping with symptoms like low mood or worry.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Kayla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress unfolds to ensure the work stays relevant.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, address mobility or health-related limits, and continue care from different locations while adapting therapeutic tools to the online setting.

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