Kayla Smith (she/her)

Kayla is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about helping people make peace with their bodies. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Michigan, where she received her Master of Social Work. Kayla has supported clients across all levels of care, including outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, and inpatient settings.

Clients describe her style as warm, validating, and collaborative. She integrates mindfulness-based behavioral modalities such as DBT and ACT while also incorporating relational and psychodynamic approaches. At The Lotus Collaborative, Kayla prioritizes cultivating a healing community that honors identity, culture, and lived experience.

“Shoutout to Kayla for running Lotus brilliantly, for leading the best process groups, for always knowing what to say, and for being so involved with what us clients are up to.” - Past client