Zaya Kuykendall

About

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