Kayla Brumm
Hi, I’m Kayla Brumm, currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, with certificates in Clinical Social Work, Trauma-Informed Care, and Substance Use Disorders expected upon graduation in May 2025. My passion lies in helping individuals and couples foster healthy communication, explore their sexuality, and process feelings of guilt or shame.
With personal experience as a military spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that military couples face, especially around intimacy during and after deployment. I also work with service members navigating their sexuality, offering a supportive and understanding space. Growing up in the South, I know firsthand the stigma, guilt, and fear often tied to desire, sexuality, and kink. My goal is to help clients release internalized shame and embrace their authentic selves.
I am committed to providing gender-affirming care and creating a respectful, empathetic, and empowering environment. My approach is client-centered, focusing on helping you find confidence and comfort in your body and life. By being present with you through pain, discomfort, fear, joy, and all that life brings, I strive to create a safe space where you can truly thrive.
Some areas of specialization (for all persons 18+):
- BDSM
- Communication
- Consensual non-monogamy and polyamory
- Desire discrepancy
- Fetishes
- Gender identity
- Intimacy for military personnel/dependents
- Kink
- Low libido
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s sexual health
- Painful sex
- Performance anxiety
- Pleasure enhancement
- Purity culture
- Sexual anxiety
- STI/STD disclosure
- Trans-affirming
- Women’s pelvic pain and sexual health
Education and Qualifications:
- Social Worker Trainee: S.2403874
- Gottman Level 1 Trained
- Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky expected 2025
- LGBTQIA+ and Cultural Diversity Trained
As a practicum student, I am under the supervision of Julie Labanz, MA, LPCC-S, CST. As such, I meet with my supervisor for at least 1 hour each week to discuss client cases. This is in order to ensure the best therapeutic practices are being provided to all clients. Client information is kept anonymous. I look forward to working with you on your journey towards sexual and relational healing!
