Practice Owner and Therapist
Hi, I’m Kayla Stewart, your couples therapist in Summerville, SC.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located near Historic Downtown Summerville, South Carolina.
I offer couples and marriage therapy/counseling, individual counseling for women and femmes, affair recovery, and peer support groups for collective healing. As a therapist in South Carolina, I have helped couples improve their understandings of each other, deepen trust, and explore different parts of themselves.
I pull from Relational Life Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment-based, Parts work, feminist, and my understanding of body and breathwork. I help my clients find the emotional safety and trust within themselves and their relationships.
My Core Beliefs
therapy is a safe space to feel uncomfortable in.
Deep, meaningful change happens when people can begin to allow themselves to move through sadness, anger, fear, and resentment.
therapy won’t fix you or your partner.
My role is to provide feedback, offer you alternatives, wisdom, strategies, and resources. My hope is that I can provide something useful as you move through this chapter in your life.
therapy is not neutral.
Just like clients- therapists are people who hold their own values, beliefs and culture. I can only take my clients as far as my own healing has taken me.
My Lived Experiences
Parenthood. ADHD. Autism. Military Dependent. Partnership. Black and Mixed Race Ancestry. Trauma. Puerto Rican Culture. LGBTQ Allyship. Going to therapy myself.
Therapy Training
Liberation Psychology | Science and Non-Duality (Ongoing from September 2026-May 2027)
Level 3 Trained in Relational Life Therapy | Relational Life Therapy Institute
Level 2 Trained in Gottman Couples Therapy | The Gottman Institute
Infidelity Training by Terry Real | Relational Life Therapy Institute
Advance Training in Perinatal Mental Health | Postpartum Support International
Graduate Degree and Licensure
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | South Carolina (#8078)
MS in Marriage & Family Therapy/ Counseling | Capella University
BS in Social Work and Psychology | Virginia Commonwealth University
My Offerings
Helping couples build a healthy relationship that is centered around compassion, connection, respect and healing. . Learn more about couples counseling near Summerville, SC.
Couples Counseling/ TherapyIndividual Counseling for Women & FemmesHelping women and femmes with relationship stress on finding their voice and identity. Learn more about individual counseling for femmes.
Experience the power of healing with others. These are groups designed to create a space for community, growth, and exploration. Learn more about online peer support and group work.
Affair and Betrayal CounselingPeer Support GroupsYour relationship has been impacted by a betrayal. You want to rebuild trust and heal. Learn more about infidelity/affair recovery counseling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.
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You can find my most up-to-date rates here.
I am an out-of-network provider- which means:You pay for my services with credit/debit/FSA card.
You submit your own claims for “out-of-network” benefits reimbursement
Contact your insurance company about the rules and stipulations of your out-of-network insurance benefits.
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Getting started is simple. Schedule a 15-minute consultation call—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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My office hours range from early morning to early evening hours—all based on my current availability. Please message me with questions about current openings.
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Send me a message below! I strive to answer all messages by the end of my business day.
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