Kala Tamayo, LPC

Kala Tamayo is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Mississippi who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports people working through low mood, bipolar symptoms, and struggles with self-esteem. Kala aims to make the first step toward change feel achievable and clear. Kala keeps sessions direct and down to earth. She creates a space where feelings and thoughts can be shared without fear of judgment. The focus is practical - identifying what is getting in the way and trying small, doable changes. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered ways of listening to make sure people feel heard. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox as well. Mindfulness skills help with intense anxiety, panic, and rumination. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. Kala has eight years of professional experience in counseling. She works with a range of concerns including relationships, parenting, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, and issues related to identity and social anxiety. She encourages clear goals and steady progress over time.

How Kala’s approaches translate to online work

Kala uses client-centered listening to make sure people feel heard; this approach focuses on understanding where someone is and responding with empathy and respect. It helps when someone needs space to talk through stress, grief, or relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she uses. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. This approach can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and for building practical coping skills.

Kala also draws on mindfulness techniques to reduce rumination and calm intense emotions. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills that can help during panic or high stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kala will work with each person to choose which methods to try first, and she adjusts based on how things are going. Goals and plans are set together so the work fits personal needs and preferences.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the same client-centered, CBT, and mindfulness tools to remote sessions to help people manage stress and anxiety.