About
Zaya Kuykendall
Zaya is a Midwest native, with a Southern “old soul.” Caring for people is second nature for her. She has been working in the helping field for more than twenty years, and as a practicing psychotherapist for ten. She has a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (2000) and graduated with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2004. She has developed a knowledge base and specialization in the areas of domestic violence, child development/parenting, familial discord, women’s issues, self-esteem, anger management, mood disorders social-emotional distress and substance abuse throughout the years.
Zaya is passionate about providing therapy to children and adults in individual, group, family, couples and e-therapy platforms. Zaya emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy principles with influences from Gestalt therapy and motivational interviewing. Focusing on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, promoting self-awareness, and building resilience to overcome life's challenges. Helping clients develop strategies for managing their emotional responses, exploring their past to understand present patterns, and fostering a sense of self-acceptance and empowerment.
Trained in evidence-based care
All Handspring therapists are trained to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. We match every family based on their child’s needs and each therapist’s specialties.
A whole team behind every therapist
Every Handspring therapist is a Handspring employee with:
Ongoing clinical supervision
Regular supervision from our clinical team.
Weekly case consultation
The team meets every week to review cases and share what’s working.
Ongoing evidence-based training
Regular, required training keeps every therapist current on the research.
Want to work with this therapist?
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