About us

The Lotus Focus is mental health counseling practice dedicated to helping you blossom into the healthiest, happiest, and most vibrant version of yourself. The lotus flower is a flower that only grows in murky waters. Yet it blossoms into this beautiful stainless flower despite being surrounded by mud. The lotus flower is a symbol of resilience, purity, rebirth, and endurance. Like the lotus flower, many of us are surrounded by our own mud. Mud can be any circumstance or obstacle that gets in your way of success and wellness. Just like the lotus flower we also have the potential to rise above the mud and grow into the best version of ourselves. The Lotus Focus is intended to promote wellness and healing in all areas so that you too can grow into the highest version of yourself.

pink and white lotus flower
pink and white lotus flower

Meet Kayla

Hi, I’m Kayla, a Panamanian-American Professional Counselor Associate and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. My education includes a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Psychology and Counseling and I have been in the mental health field for 8 years. I am committed to providing culturally competent and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming care. I achieve that mission by also using a use a client-centered and trauma informed approach to assist people with attaining long lasting transformation.

Outside of my work, I value mindfulness, creativity, and fitness, which help me bring calm presence and genuine empathy into my counseling practice. If you’re ready to take the first step with a kind, authentic, and understanding mental health coach to help you grow and build mental resilience, Let’s chat! I would love to connect!

Specialties

I provide mental health counseling to Adults and adolescents 14+ in the following specialties.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Culturally Responsive Care

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

  • Women’s Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Stress

  • Coping Skills

  • Career Challenge

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Oregon Telehealth Counseling

Grounded virtual care in Oregon

Confidential telehealth psychotherapy delivered across Oregon, tailoring counseling to meet each person’s unique needs while drawing from evidence-based practices like trauma-focused CBT, person centered therapy, and mindfulness based stress reduction.

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Bright living room with modern inventory
Clinical Practice

Evidence-based practice in Oregon

Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, I provide structured yet compassionate support tailored to modern Oregon life.

Whether navigating workplace exhaustion or major life shifts, our virtual sessions create a secure sanctuary to build resilience without a commute.

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Core Philosophy

Client autonomy at the core

Delivering HIPAA-compliant virtual care across all Oregon counties, utilizing Person Centered Therapy honor your unique lived experience with total confidentiality and deep respect.

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Take the first step toward unhurried, grounded therapy from the comfort of your home anywhere in Oregon.

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