Personalized therapy for the whole selF

PERFECTIONISM - ATHLETES- PEOPLE-PLEASING

Cotswold, Charlotte, NC

COMPASSIONATE & collaborative APPROACH TO ACHIEVE BALANCE, REBUILD TRUST, AND REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL.

About Evolve Collaborative

therapy with me: An empowering & personalized approach

Welcome to Evolve, where all identities, backgrounds, and experiences are honored.

I’m Kayla Reeve, an EMDR-trained trauma therapist and former collegiate athlete. Whether you are working through the weight of perfectionism, healing from relational wounds, exploring your identity, or navigating the unique pressures of athletic life, this is a space created with you in mind.

I believe in the transformative power of growth, the necessity of self-compassion, and the innate capacity humans hold for healing. You deserve care that not only acknowledges your story but also empowers you to embrace it fully. Together, we will create a path forward that allows you to release old patterns, cultivate resilience, and step into your most authentic self.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused therapy that helps individuals process and heal from distressing memories and traumatic experiences.

  • Relational & Systemic Therapy

    I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and systemic therapy to look at both your inner world and the larger systems around you. This lens helps uncover patterns, heal relational wounds, and create lasting change that supports the whole self.

  • CBT

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

  • Trauma-Focused

    (Trauma-Informed Care) As a trauma therapist, I am trained to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their past trauma, reduce emotional distress, and work towards recovery.

  • Identity and Self Exploration

  • Empowered Performance

  • Relational Resilience

  • Cultivating Self-Compassion

A Nurturing space for authentic growth & Self-Discovery

  • Healing complex TRAUMA

    Trauma reprocessing and resilience building. Learn emotional regulation skills, identify safety, and expand your window of tolerance.

  • ATHLETE MENTAL HEALTH

    Strengthen your mind-body connection. Target performance anxiety and enhance focus and nervous system regulation to build your confidence.

  • Navigating Relationships

    Foster meaningful relationships. Identify patterns towards navigating codependency, people-pleasing, communication, and boundary setting.

  • Living with anxiety

    Shift the way you experience anxiety and stress. Deconstruct your fear of failure, imposter syndrome, and self-criticism. Decrease old patterns of irritability and burnout.

Heal from past trauma

Fear of Failure

imposter syndrome

establish healthy boundaries

cultivate trust

set realistic goals

improve focus and concentration

Prevent burn out

Challenge your inner critic

empower yourself

Therapy Sessions Explained: How Each Session Helps You Heal

In each session, we start with a tentative plan that provides structure while remaining open and flexible to adapt to your needs. My collaborative approach ensures that therapy is personalized, allowing us to tailor check-ins and coping strategies to fit your lifestyle and meet you where you are. 

We’ll focus on accountability, providing you with psychoeducation related to your symptoms, practicing emotional processing, and developing self-soothing skills. This empowers you to increase your confidence and gain greater control over your symptoms, all within a supportive environment.

Let’s talk: start living on your own terms

Reaching out for therapy can be especially hard when you're used to pushing through. Whether it's the pressure of perfectionism, the demands of being an athlete, or navigating the impact of relational trauma.

Therapy can help you break the cycle of burnout, self-doubt, and stress, giving you the tools to thrive, not just survive. Ready to take control of your mental health? Click to start your journey today—I’m here to guide you every step of the way.