Hi, I’m Kayla Vander Haar, LPC

I think one of the most meaningful parts of being human is our ability to grow, change, and find new ways of understanding ourselves. I also recognize that this process can be messy, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright exhausting.

I'm Kayla, and I'm a counselor who genuinely wants to help you make sense of your experiences, understand yourself more deeply, and navigate the relationships that shape your life.

Life doesn't always unfold the way we imagined. Relationships can become complicated, old experiences can continue to affect us long after they've ended, and sometimes the ways we've learned to cope stop working. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially when you're used to figuring things out on your own. On Branson’s Couch, there’s a place where you can stop feeling like you have to figure it all out by yourself.

I'm especially passionate about the ways our past experiences influence how we show up in the present. The ways we protect ourselves, connect with others, manage difficult emotions, and make decisions often have roots in experiences we may not fully understand. Exploring those connections can open the door to new possibilities, whether that means healing from past trauma, changing relationship patterns, or learning to respond to yourself with greater compassion.

My approach is collaborative, authentic, and grounded in the belief that you are more than the challenges you're facing. Together, we can explore the experiences and patterns that have shaped you, develop skills that help you navigate the present, and work toward changes that feel meaningful to you.

I also believe that therapy can be both deeply meaningful and genuinely enjoyable. There is room for laughter, unexpected insights, moments of relief, and the occasional realization that something you've been carrying for years no longer has to define you.

My goal isn't to tell you who to be or what your life should look like. It's to help you better understand yourself and feel more equipped to create a life and relationships that feel authentic to you.

I'm glad you're here, and I hope we have the opportunity to work together.

If you've read this far, something in you knows it’s time. Let’s get you some support that actually helps.