Kayla Honaker

About Kayla

Kayla Honaker, MSW is a LCSW who graduated from Indiana University of Indianapolis in 2016. As a trained clinician, Kayla has 9 years of experience in the field and is licensed in Indiana.

What makes you enjoy working with seniors? I love to hear your unique experiences and view of the world. I have such gratitude for your life journey and feel grateful to be able to sit with you for just a small part of it.

I enjoy hearing about your life, hardships and triumphs, and the story you have yet to write. Why do you think online therapy is effective for seniors? Online therapy removes the physical or geographical barriers of access to therapy.

It provides more flexibility and the ability to have therapy in the comfort of their own home. Online therapy can make it easier to connect and remove some environmental challenges that get in the way of effective therapeutic connections. How do you approach therapy sessions?

I usually start each session with a check-in, then let you choose how you would like to navigate the session. I will spend time understanding you and the challenges you bring to therapy. I focus on a person-centered approach that values trust, respect, collaboration, and empathy.

Each session is based on your unique set of needs and preferences. What is your advice to someone who is starting therapy for the first time? If it is your first time starting therapy, it is never too late!

It is normal to feel nervous and uncomfortable at first, but it gets better. Therapy takes time but can come with a lot of reward. You are meant to be here, and I am ready to welcome you.