Practice Owner and Therapist
Hi, I’m Kayla Stewart, your couples therapist in Summerville, SC.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide couples therapy, marriage counseling and affair recovery counseling. As a therapist in South Carolina, I have helped couples improve their communication skills, navigate the aftermath of an infidelity and get the relationship they want. I am trained in Relational Life Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. My office is located near historic Summerville, SC and I provide telehealth therapy to clients throughout South Carolina
As your couples therapist:
I’m an equal to you
I am no better and no worse than my clients. I share parts of my own experiences of being great a spouse/friend/ family member- and many times when I’ve gotten it wrong too!
I’ll tell you the truth with compassion
I’'ll give you feedback on how your behaviors are blocking you from getting what you want in your relationship. I can show you what to do differently so you can have a more loving and connected relationship.
I’ll teach you skills
You want a marriage filled with love and respect.
You notice you and your partner are not as close as you used to be. You feel alone. Something has caused you two to drift apart. Conversations turn to arguments filled with defensiveness and shutting down. You love your partner but question if you’ll ever return to how things used to be. You want to trust there will be understanding and resolution to your problems.
You need a couples therapist in South Carolina who can coach and guide you toward deeper intimacy, healing, and reconnection.
Your marriage is at a crossroads, and you need guidance and direction.
I help couples create a vision of what they want in their relationship.
I show couples the path to healing and reconnection
I coach my clients in sessions so they learn how to communicate more effectively at home.
I help couples build a healthy relationship with compassion and respect.
Couples Therapy Training
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
You’re interested but still have questions
Is couples therapy worth it?
Couples who work with me say they are more confident in their relationships. They know how to speak to their partner with love and respect, and they are getting more of what they need in their marriage.
Other changes they notice:
Conversations that lead to understanding and healing
Clarity about where their relationship is headed
Less relational stress and decrease in mental health symptoms
Less arguments
What is the cost per session for couples therapy? How often will we meet?
Our couples counseling journey starts with a Half-Day Clarity Session. This three-hour experience allows us to build a foundation to the work ahead. After that we will meet for on-going therapy sessions. Most couples benefit from 90-minute sessions, twice a month. Unlike standard 50-minute weekly sessions, 90-minute visits mean more time to get to deeper understanding, connection and resolution.
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What can we expect from couples therapy?
You can expect compassion and healthy accountability from me. I provide feedback, offering you the ‘truth’ about what may be going wrong in your communication and how to improve it. Often, poor communication stems from not being taught how to express emotions, resolve conflicts, or ask for our needs. In couples counseling, I’ll help you learn to communicate more effectively, so you can get more of what you want from your partner.
Are you comfortable working with those in the LGBTQIA community and same-sex couples?
Yes! I am comfortable. I have experience working with same-sex couples and people who identify as trans or non-binary. Although I am cis-gendered and in a heterosexual relationship- I hold space for those who do and don’t share my identifiers!
I am not an expert in your experience or community, but I hope my compassion and acceptance make me an ally.
