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Mekayla Davila, LMHC

Staff Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Languages
English
SPECIALTIES
Talk Therapy
LGBTQIA+

Education and training

  • Teachers College Columbia University, MA

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Mekayla Davila, LMHC

Mekayla Davila is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been in practice for 6 years. She has experience working with many diverse populations and mental health conditions. Mekayla attended graduate school at Teachers College Columbia University where she received an M.A. and M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. Her education and experience span both psychology and criminal justice fields as she has always been interested in their intersectionality. In previous roles, Mekayla has worked mostly with children, adolescents, and adults of minority populations, with focuses on treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other stressor-related disorders. Mekayla strongly believes that every therapeutic interaction is unique, so she uses an eclectic approach, with foundations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, to tailor treatment to the specific needs of each individual. Mekayla puts emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and finds it important to provide a safe and comforting environment for all.

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Specialties
Talk Therapy
LGBTQIA+
States
New York
Languages
English
Takes insurance
Virtual visits
5 years experience