# 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