Kayla McClendon, LCSWA

Kayla McClendon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) working in both our Cary and Holly Springs Office.  Kayla received a Bachelors of Social Work from Mars Hill University and earned her Master’s of Social Work from Winthrop University.  Kayla is a well respected, highly qualified, compassionate, dedicated, and passionate social worker whose past experience allows her the knowledge and skills to help children, teens, and adults work through their challenges and traumatic experiences.  Kayla has experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, attention disorders, adjustment disorders, stress management, and communication skills.

Employing a person-centered and strength-based approach, Kayla utilizes various treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy techniques. Kayla’s goal is to create an open space where people feel comfortable to discuss their experiences and express their thoughts without judgment or expectations, where the client can express thoughts and emotions and create skills for coping and working through challenging situations.

In Kayla’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family,  nature and hiking trails, and traveling.