Caila Zenner

Caila began her career as a teacher, working with preschool and elementary school students. She loved supporting kids in the classroom but wanted to be more at the heart of the mental health world. Today, she enjoys working with people across the lifespan, understanding that each stage of life brings its own challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth.

Caila takes an integrated approach to therapy, blending ACT, CBT, and feminist theory, while tailoring her work to each person’s unique needs. She also incorporates play therapy techniques to support children and help clients of all ages access creativity, expression, and insight. There’s no one-size-fits-all path in her office, as every client’s journey is different.

At the heart of her work is self-compassion. Therapy can be hard, and the most important work happens in the relationship we have with ourselves. Caila helps clients cultivate a kinder inner voice, so they can meet themselves with understanding and patience as they navigate life’s challenges and growth.

Caila earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in education from Binghamton University in New York, where she grew up. She completed her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at North Carolina Central University in 2024.