Kayla Stansberry, LCPC, IEC
"When we liberate ourselves from the expectation that we must have all things figured out, we enter a sanctuary of empathy." -Sonya Renee Taylor
Are We a Good Fit?
My Approach
My core approach is person centered with a foundation of feminist theory, mindfulness, humanistic theory. I deeply enjoy working with adult Autism, ADHD and the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, I bring cultural context and generational trauma into session, i.e. examining how our environment impacts our mental health. I am a Certified Intuitive Counselor which allows me to specialize in body image, eating disorders and disordered relationships with food and movement. I value humanity and use my humor, love of Tik Tok and high energy to connect with my clients. Vulnerability is a cornerstone of my work with my clients as well as empowering people to advocate for their needs.
The Fun Stuff
Hello! I am the owner of Intuitive Growth Counseling, starting this practice is one of my passion projects. I am someone with many passion projects at any given time. Currently I have a body acceptance instagram, a mental health Tik Tok and am working on a podcast! I love going for walks, nature, spending time with my children/ Husband, reading, watching the Great British Bake Off and connecting with other therapists. I am passionate about Health at Every Size and working with women to advocate for themselves. I have suffered with body image and restriction my entire life and have a special love for helping people reconnect and value their bodies. Fat positivity is important to me as I believe we need to celebrate all body types. I value being an empath and enjoy working with people on creating healthy boundaries as a highly sensitive person.
Identities
The therapist’s identity is a factor that can no longer be ignored in the therapeutic relationship. I am late in life diagnosed Autistic and ADHD, a larger bodied, cis, queer, white woman and this identity has allotted me privileges that I cannot ignore. I strive to work towards anti racism and want to create a safe environment for my clients. I will always be open to feedback.
