Practice Owner and Therapist
Hi, I’m Kayla Stewart, your couples therapist in Summerville, SC.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located just a few minutes from Historic Downtown Summerville. 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 gain deeper understanding of their partner. I used my training Relational Life Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, as well as my own authentic therapeutic style to help my clients find the change they need in their marriage.
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
I can be a coach and teacher in session. This may look like you doing a mindfulness exercise, practicing how to be a good communicator and how to ask for your needs without criticism and contempt.
You want a marriage filled with security, trust, and closeness.
Kayla helps 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 that is centered around compassion, connection and respect.
You want to understand your partner deeper.
You notice your marriage feels different then before. 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 Summerville, South Carolina who can support and guide you toward deeper intimacy, healing, and reconnection.
My Services
Traditional Couples Therapy
Kayla offers traditional 60-minute and 90-minute sessions. You can choose to meet with me weekly or bi-weekly. Click Here to Learn More.
Individual Therapy
Therapy for individuals navigating relationship issues Click Here to Learn More
Full-Day Intensives
These intensives are for busy working professionals who value their marriage and their time. You can schedule a one-time experiences with Kayla to get your marriage back on track. Click Here to Learn More.
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 an Initial Intake Session. This three-hour session allows us to build a foundation to the work ahead. After that we will meet for on-going therapy sessions. I offer traditional 60-minute sessions and extended length sessions. Many couples benefit from 90-minute sessions. 90-minute visits mean more time to get to deeper understanding, connection and resolution.
Click here to get the most up-to-date information on pricing and session lengths.
Do you in-network with any insurance companies?
I am not in network with any insurance companies. Primarily due to the bureaucracy and limited coverage these corporations provide to mental health providers like myself. I understand that affordability is a concern and barrier for many. As a result, I do offer some sliding scale slots for couples who are experiencing financial hardship.
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.
