Practice Owner and Therapist
Hi, I’m Kayla Stewart, your couples therapist in Summerville, SC.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples therapy and affair recovery counseling. As a therapist in South Carolina, I have helped hundreds of couples with their communication skills, navigate the aftermath of an infidelity and get the relationship they want. My office is located near historic Summerville, SC and I provide telehealth therapy to clients throughout South Carolina
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
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:
Positive conversations
Quality time with each other
Laughter and happiness
Feeling like a team with common goals
Conversations that lead to understanding and healing
Clarity about where their relationship is headed
What is the cost per session for couples therapy?
I offer standard 60-minute sessions—and extended sessions for couples who want quicker results. Click here to get the most up-to-date pricing information.
12-20 sessions is the average length of couples therapy.
How many therapy sessions per week?
Sessions are held weekly or bi-weekly. Historically, clients have found great results in bi-weekly 75-minute sessions. That means you’ll have a session every two weeks. This allows you and your partner time to practice your new skills between sessions.
What can we expect from couples therapy?
You can expect that I will provide compassion and instill healthy accountability. I’m a therapist that provides direct feedback. I’ll tell you the “truth” of what is going wrong and how to make it better. Often, poor communication skills are rooted in the fact that we were not taught how to express emotions, resolve conflicts, or ask for what we need. I will show you how 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.
