Kayla O'Brien Mental Health Counseling

Kayla O’Brien is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with diagnostic privilege. She was born and raised in Upstate New York and moved back to the area after establishing a career in Buffalo, NY. Kayla is looking to serve the community that raised her while also offering services that extend to Western New York communities. Since obtaining her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University, she has been working in community behavioral health clinics serving individuals navigating mental health and substance use disorders. Kayla has been trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including basic training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2023. Kayla continues to expand her training in therapeutic modalities to treat a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She provides an integrated approach to mental health treatment that incorporates not just the mind, but the physical body as well. If you are someone who has tried counseling in the past and still feel stuck, can analyze and intellectualize your patterns, or understand your trauma but continue to live it, this approach may be for you. Kayla is passionate about her work as a therapist and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of her client’s lives. If you are interested in services or just curious if this may be a good match, please reach out for a free consultation!