meet your
Therapist
Zaya Kuykendall
LPCC, LPC
I am from Indiana, currently residing in the Bay Area of California. I have been working with families and children for over twenty years, primarily assisting with family reunification, communication breakdowns, anxiety, depression and executive functioning. I love this work because it allows me to view the many journeys of healing and growth.
Specialities
Acculturation Stress
ADHD / Inattention
Adjustment
Anxiety
Couple's Therapy (relating to parenting)
Defiance / Aggression
Depression
Divorce / Transition
Grief / Loss
Identity Development
Learning Disabilities
Gender Questioning
LGBTQIA+ Issues
Parent-Child Conflict
Phobias
PTSD
School Issues
Self-Harm
Separation Anxiety
Sleep Issues
Sibling Conflict
Social Skills Training
Substance Use
Trauma
Approach
As part of Manatee’s care team,
Zaya Kuykendall
is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavior Modification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Works with
Elementary school age (5-9 years old)
Tweens (10-12 years old)
Early teens (13-16 years old)
Late teens (17+ years old)
Parents & caregivers
Available in
CA
NJ
Credentials
MA Professional Counseling, Georgia School of Professional Psychology - Argosy University
Language(s)
English