Kayla Garcia, M.E.d., RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Kayla Garcia is a Registered Psychotherapist working with individuals aged 15 and older. She holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Kayla has a particular interest in working with people who feel like they should have things figured out, but still feel unsure of what they actually want. This often shows up as overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or a sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t fully explain why. Sometimes it can also feel like your life doesn’t quite fit the way it used to.

Kayla often works with people who are used to figuring things out on their own. They spend a lot of time in their head trying to make the “right” choice, weighing different options, and thinking things through from every angle. Even with all that effort, it can still feel hard to land on a decision or feel confident in it. Kayla sometimes describes this as the “I have no idea what I’m doing” feeling. Not because things are falling apart but because something isn’t working in the way it used to and it’s hard to know what to do next.

Kayla aims to create a space where clients can be real about what’s actually going on without feeling like they need to have it all figured out first. Therapy focuses on helping you step back from the constant overthinking and understand what’s driving it, whether that’s pressure, uncertainty, or feeling disconnected from what you really want. Instead of forcing quick answers, the work is about giving things enough space to unfold so your decisions start to feel more grounded and more like your own, without second-guessing every step (or at least not as much).

Human First, Therapist Second

As a proud mom of twin toddlers, most days I’m juggling more than I thought possible and wondering how anyone manages it all. Some days are a nonstop blur of snacks, little emergencies, chasing tiny humans from room to room, and trying to survive until bedtime. Other days are slower, filled with laughter over silly games, building forts out of blankets, or snuggling while watching Frozen for the hundredth time. Honey, our dog, usually insists on sitting in the middle of it all like she’s in charge, which somehow makes it both chaotic and funny.

 

When I get a quiet moment, I read, work on puzzles, or indulge in a sweet treat while watching a classic TV show. I’ve never met a ‘Friends’ quote I didn’t love—could I be any more of a fan? Other moments are just a few deep breaths, letting the world wait for a second, and reminding myself it’s okay to just exist for a minute. I’m still figuring out how to make that pause stick, but I’m working on it.

Client Focus

Teens (15+), Adults, Couples

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

Issues

Anxiety, stress and overwhelm, self-esteem, relationship challenges, identity shifts, life transitions, parenting, overthinking, burnout

Rate

$160 for individuals and $180 for couples