- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and grief
- Self-esteem work
About Keyla
Keyla Decos is a California LCSW with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses issues such as guilt and shame.
She works directly with what feels most urgent. Sessions often involve talking through recent events and current feelings, naming patterns, and trying small, practical changes that can ease daily strain. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what each person can manage.
Keyla pays attention to how relationships and early attachments shape difficult feelings. That can include communication problems, control issues, and trouble feeling connected. She helps people track how these patterns show up now and consider different ways of responding.
When trauma or grief are part of the story, she helps clients make sense of their reactions and the limits those reactions place on everyday life. She also supports work on panic, social anxiety, and mood symptoms by focusing on what helps day to day.
Guilt and shame are named concerns in her practice. She talks with people about the specific thoughts and rules that keep those feelings active, and works on responses that reduce isolation and increase self-compassion.
She offers care in English and Spanish. Practical steps for getting started are available through the online intake process and scheduling system.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Keyla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. One common approach is working with thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression; this involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to shift them. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and reactions so they interfere less with daily life; this often means pacing the work and developing concrete coping skills alongside it.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best given their goals, needs, and comfort. That usually involves trying a few techniques and adjusting based on how they feel and what helps in daily life.
Confirm current session options before you book, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, let you check in without extra travel, and allow sessions during a lunch break or after work. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer not to be on camera; ask about available options when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She talks through the specific thoughts and rules that keep shame or guilt active. Work typically focuses on practical responses and reducing isolation rather than quick fixes.
What is her background and experience?
She has ten years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That experience includes working with trauma, mood concerns, and grief.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Can I see her in English or Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.