About

As a Latina, Chicago-Born Therapist, it has been my mission to raise awareness around the importance of mental health and ending stigma in our communities. Coming to therapy is no easy task and my role as a therapist is to create a culturally sensitive, safe space in order to explore challenges, investigate patterns, and also celebrate accomplishments. I believe we all have the potential to reach our goals and begin our healing journey with support and collaboration. In order to do this, I meet my clients where they are presently at and take it from there to reach their goals. Let’s work together to create change.” Kayla Pedraza, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Counseling Professional and is Board Certified through The National Board for Certified Counselors. She earned her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology in 2018 from Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine. She also is a Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional by Evergreen Certifications. Kayla’s clinical experience has supported those in Therapeutic Alternative Day School & Public School Settings, Private Practice, and Community Mental Health Clinic’s. Kayla has experience working with individuals struggling with various mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity exploration, trauma and relationship difficulties. A bulk of Kayla’s work has been directly with children and adolescents in school settings facing challenges related to (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, school-refusal/truancy, trauma, grief and loss, navigating relationships, frustration tolerance, and other emotional regulation challenges. Kayla tailors treatment interventions based on the client’s needs and preferences. She utilizes CBT, self-compassion strategies, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, coping skills training and a cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approach in achieving the goals clients set for themselves.