Kayla Walter, LPC, CDCA
Kayla Walter is currently completing her internship at The Behavioral Wellness Group (BWG) and working towards her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She is supervised by Dr. John Glovan, Psy.D. Kayla provides therapy to adults 18 years and older.
Kayla has experience working with adults needing assistance with anxiety and depression. She also has a passion for health psychology and sports/performance psychology.
Kayla is experienced in using an integrative treatment approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She uses a holistic perspective while promoting self-empowerment and teaching emotion regulation skills.
Kayla earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Walsh University and her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Xavier University. She is currently completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology at Walden University. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings since 2013.
Favorite Quote
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” - Carl Jung
Contact
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave., Suite 208
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Email:
kwalter@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222
Fax:
440.565.2349
Articles
Becoming More of a Positive Person In Today’s World
We often hear about how we need to engage in physical exercise in order to be healthy. There are many options for physical exercise. We can do aerobic exercise to increase breathing and heart rate; there are anaerobic options which strengthen muscles; flexibility exercises stretch muscles and help keep us limber; balance exercises are very important to prevent falls, especially as we age. All of these activities strengthen and reprogram specific parts of the brain. However, how often do we…
Stress and Anxiety Management the DBT Way
Anxiety and stress appear to be the next pandemic. I see so many people who are anxious, overwhelmed, edgy, panicky, full of worry, and always tense. If any of these words describe you and leave you with a constant feeling of uneasiness to all-out panic, you could be suffering from poor stress management. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan in the 1970s. She had her own experiences with mental illness that perhaps gave her a unique…
Coping with Grief during the Holiday Season
“What am I going to do if something reminds me of Grandpa?” “Who is going to help me decorate the Christmas tree this year?” “I don’t have the energy or the desire to do the things I usually do during the holidays.” If you are someone who has lost a loved one, these may be some of the thoughts that are running through your mind. Although the holidays are usually associated with happiness, joy, smiles and laughter for most individuals,…
When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Moods
Seasonal Affective Disorder How does one distinguish between winter blues and more serious conditions? Many feel sluggish or down during Fall and Winter months. The winter blues are pretty common. If this sadness is profound, it may be a sign of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression which results from decreased light during the darker Fall and Winter months. With decreased sunlight, our internal biological clocks are thrown off, and it feels as though everything is…
Mindfulness- What is it?
There is a lot of talk about mindfulness, but what exactly does this mean? Mindfulness can be defined as being completely focused in the moment and paying attention to all five of your senses: As you are focusing on the moment you will also want to be aware of your: It is important not to judge yourself or your experience, but simply acknowledge thoughts and feelings as they arise, let them go, and refocus on your five senses.Benefits of mindfulness…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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