IFS + EMDR therapy in Dallas, Texas and virtually throughout Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida
Let’s be human together - counseling that meets you where you are
Supporting midlife women through life’s shifts with care, clarity and courage.
Hi I’m Kelly Ayala M.S., LPC-S
Welcome Home
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 17 years of experience—and therapy has been my calling for as long as I can remember. As the eldest daughter in a multicultural family, I understand the quiet pressure of expectations. For years, I pushed down my own needs to care for everyone around me. Sound familiar?
Through counseling, we rediscover the freedom to be. We honor that inner spark—the one that’s always been there under fear, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and shame. My mission? To help you loosen what no longer serves you so you can live more openheartedly.
How Counseling Works Here
Therapy with me isn’t about checklists or forced breakthroughs. Instead, it’s relational, intuitive, and deeply human:
We begin wherever you are—whatever feels most present to you.
I bring genuine curiosity, calm presence, and an open heart.
Together, we gently explore your inner world using tools like IFS, EMDR, writing, drawing, and somatic practices.
We wrap sessions with gentle reflection—no pressure, just presence.
As your therapist, I will be honest and an advocate.
Why Choose The Branch Counseling
Counseling is about rediscovering what it means to be—in relationship, with yourself and others. Here, you are encouraged to be human: to feel, to make mistakes, to grow.
Know this:
You don’t have to be perfect.
You are safe here.
You are always seen, and always loved.
My goal? That you leave each session with a little more clarity, self-acceptance, and trust in your own voice—even if it isn’t easy all the time.
My core values
Anchoring our counseling path together
Compassion
Healing isn’t about pushing for outcomes—it’s about meeting what’s real and offering kindness in that moment.
Inclusion
All parts of you belong here—your identity, culture, body, preferences, and history. This is a space free of judgement.
Empowered Action
You get to choose what happens and when. Our work aims to restore your confidence in caring for yourself—now and always.
Credentials (Because Trust Matters)
Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
16 Years of clinical experience
Adjunct Instructor and Clinical Supervisor at Southern Methodist University 2019-2024
IFS Level 1 trained
EMDR Certified
Member of the IFS Online Circle & IFS Informed
EMDR + IFS Parts Protocol Trained level 1 & 2
Neuropsychotherapy training with the International Association of Applied Neuroscience
Registered Yoga teacher 200hr Psychotherapeutic Yoga
Registered Yoga teacher 300hr Path of Awakening
Certificate in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens
Accomplished retreat leader and facilitator
Let’s Begin - Your Time is Now
Ready to explore whether this feels like the right space for you? Let’s start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute consultation. If it’s not the match you need, I’ll help you find someone who can walk alongside you. .
