Kayla Mason (she/her/hers)

............................................ ABOUT Well Journey Therapy was founded by Kayla Mason, LCSW, in 2023 to expand access to mental health care through a fully online platform. Kayla is an experienced clinician with over 20 years in the field, providing virtual therapy to older teens (14+) and adults across Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado. Her work focuses on helping clients build emotional literacy, deepen their understanding of their internal experiences, and make sense of both past trauma and present-day challenges. ABOUT THERAPY So what can you expect from therapy? For many, it begins as an unfamiliar or even uncomfortable process. For others, it may feel like long-awaited relief from years of carrying unspoken pain. For those who commit to the work, therapy can lead to greater emotional awareness, a stronger sense of self, and a more grounded, peaceful way of being. Humans are deeply relational—we are wired for connection. Much of our distress stems from disconnection, both from ourselves and from others. Therapy offers a space to tell your story and begin restoring those connections. APPROACH As a social worker to her core, Kayla approaches her work through an integrative, person-in-environment, and strengths-based lens. Her clinical style is informed by psychodynamic theory, trauma-informed care, attachment theory, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and a thoughtful dose of humor along the way. Above all, Kayla sees therapy as a collaborative process. She works alongside you, bearing witness to both the pain and the growth, and helping you move toward a place of greater clarity and connection—finding the place where wellness exists for you. OUTSIDE OF WORK Outside of the therapy office, Kayla's life force thrives on being in nature. You’ll often find her adventuring the great outdoors, tending to her garden, practicing yoga at the beach, playing pickleball, or making sure all of her human and animal children are getting along. Kayla resides in the Chicago area and appreciates its vibrant—if fleeting—summers. Originally from Michigan, her Midwestern roots still come through (including the occasional Michigander accent). Just don’t ask her to show you where she’s from on her hand! INITIAL CONSULT When you feel ready, you’re invited to reach out and schedule a free initial consultation to see if working together feels like the right fit for you!