Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kala works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kala
Kala Tamayo is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, mood concerns, and life transitions. She aims to make first steps toward change feel less overwhelming by listening without judgment and offering steady support. Kala uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person.
She focuses on building trust so someone can talk about difficult feelings and try practical ways to cope. Sessions emphasize realistic steps clients can practice between meetings.
Background and approach
Her work draws on client-centered skills that prioritize the individual's goals. Kala also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.
With eight years of experience, Kala has worked with people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, panic or social anxiety, relationship and family stress, parenting strain, grief, and challenges tied to ADHD. She also supports those navigating identity and LGBT issues, abandonment wounds, codependency, and blended family tensions. Kala holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi.
She offers sessions in English by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
What Kala works with
Everything Kala lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kala's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kala lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pacing. The therapist listens closely and reflects what she hears so clients can make choices that feel right to them. This approach helps people who need a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through anger, grief, or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Kala can guide clients to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change reactions. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and anger management because it teaches concrete skills to use between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy offers short exercises to help people notice their breath and body sensations. These practices can reduce reactivity and give space between a feeling and how someone responds, which many find helpful for mood swings and stress.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kala works with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjusts those choices as progress is made. Conversations during early sessions shape a plan that fits the person’s goals and daily life.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines. Video calls let Kala see facial expression and tone, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reminders and short reflections. These options provide flexibility so people can keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Kala
What concerns does Kala commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar mood concerns, panic, and relationship or family problems.
What is Kala's approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening to understand goals, combined with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to teach practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does Kala have?
Kala has eight years of professional work experience supporting people through mood and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Kala?
She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for therapy?
Kala offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Kala?
Tap the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.