Dr. Kayla Pena

Kayla Pena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Kayla is passionate about the intersection of social work and psychology and uses cultural humility and advocacy to help individuals in marginalized communities. Kayla specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and multicultural counseling. Kayla completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University. Kayla has a great deal of experience working in various clinical settings such as community health centers, schools, legal clinics, hospitals, outpatient departments, and residential settings. Kayla is trilingual (English, Spanish, and Brazilian-Portuguese). This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking. Kayla utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. We are all met with …obstacles and challenges in our lives. It is important to remember that you don't have to go through them alone. Kayla is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and manage whatever difficulties you may be dealing with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment today!