The Nesting Space llc.

06/19/2025

Just got back from Portugal with my family and wow—what a reminder of how good it feels to explore something new and slow down. So many of my clients describe their lives as busy and hectic. Rest isn’t just about recharging—it helps us show up better in our relationships too.

Whether it’s a trip across the world or just taking a real break at home, giving yourself time to breathe is so important. You don’t have to earn your rest.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this is your permission slip: slow down. Say no. Take the nap. Schedule the date. Rest is not a reward or something that needs to be earned. It’s something we just have to do.

11/29/2023

09/27/2023

✨About Me✨
Hey, I’m Kayla ( she/her). I am a licensed marriage and family therapy associate in Summerville, SC. I own and operate my private practice .llc where I provide couples therapy and marriage counseling.

I work with couples who are stuck in a dilemma or communication pattern. They come to me because they want to:

🌿be able to get their needs met

🌿find resolution to an ongoing issue

🌿 recover from betrayals and affairs

🌿reconnect with their partner in a way they never have before.

🌿better navigate life stressors and feel like a team

I’m a big fan of Terry Real and Esther Perel . I use elements of the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused and Relational Life Therapy with my couples.

Link in my Bio to learn more.

09/17/2023

Psychotherapist and researcher Dr. John Gottman studied couples behaviors and discovered the four behaviors that lead to couples feeling dissatisfied and at risk of divorce and separation.

Couples come to me because they want to resolve a specific issue in their relationship. They find themselves feeling misunderstood and disconnecting anytime the topic is brought up.

What we start to discover is they are caught in a cycle and a pattern of behaviors that are making it even harder on the relationship.

In therapy I coach couples on how to engage in more healthy behaviors and change their language.

Leave a “♥️” below if you found this helpful.

Are you interested in working with me? Click on my website link in my bio and book a consultation call with me.

08/13/2023

Supporting your partner through difficult moments starts with making them feel seen and heard. ⁠

Dr. John Gottman discovered that couples who remained close over time were good at listening to each other’s stresses. One way to do this is by regularly have a Stress-Reducing Conversation. ⁠
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Take about 30 minutes daily or weekly to discuss things from outside the relationship that may be causing each of you stress or hurt. Spend half the time listening to your partner’s feelings and half sharing your own. This isn’t the time to come up with solutions for one another or talk about things within the relationship that are upsetting you. Instead, offer empathy and understanding. ⁠
For additional relationship resources: https://bit.ly/3zlLuZJ

07/02/2023

When I’m not in .llc… I’m at the new in downtown Charleston. It’s beautiful space dedicated to telling the African American story

05/08/2023

🌿 Is it normal to want to stay?
Yes, just as normal as the feeling of wanting to leave. So many couples make the decision to work through these betrayals.

🌿Are you saying affairs are good things?
Of course not, they can be deeply traumatizing for relationships. And yet Affairs can be painful catalysts for change. It forces you to look at yourself, your relationship and your partner.

🌿How do couples heal from affairs?
Healing starts with remorse and accountability for shattering boundaries . Then continues with reconnecting to yourself and your partner. Couples can then find themselves on the other side, with something new and different.

05/05/2023

Is your partner the one who is the first to bring up an issue? Do they say things like " you don't listen to me"?
Do they get upset when you don't follow through?

Maybe you sound like this type of partner. Here are three ways your partner can help you feel more secure in your relationship.

05/02/2023

So excited for this. Get your tickets!

Here at IAAM, we are so excited to announce that tickets for our grand opening are now available for purchase. Head over to our Ticket Sales page and get ready to immerse yourself in our world.

Click the link below👇🏾

https://iaamuseum.org/ReserveToday/

04/27/2023

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02/01/2023

My private practice The Nesting Space LLC has turned ONE YEAR OLD! Wow. This week I celebrate myself for taking this leap, my loved ones for their immediate support, my supervisor and colleagues for their inspiration and guidance… and every client who has chosen to sit in my office with their deep vulnerabilities.
Deep appreciation and gratitude. ❤️🎂🎉
I’m so ready for Year Two!

If you have a dream of opening your own business or practice- do it. Take risks and be committed to the process!