The Heart Behind Soulful Pathways

"It's the relationship that heals" — Irvin D. Yalom, The Gift of Therapy

Kayla Buchanan, therapist at Soulful Pathways

Kayla Buchanan, MA, LMHC-A, PMH-C

About Kayla

One of the greatest joys of my work is hearing the stories that shape the lives and perspectives of my clients. I am deeply honored each time someone entrusts me with those stories. Whether you're moving through a difficult season, relationship struggles, or just longing to feel more like yourself again, I'm here to walk alongside you as a fellow traveler, with curiosity, compassion, and practical guidance. I believe meaningful change begins within a genuine, trusting relationship. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. Every person's story is unique, so I tailor therapy to your strengths, experiences, and goals. I believe wellness comes from caring for the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

While I work with a broad range of mental health concerns, I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples through life's most significant transitions. I specialize in perinatal mental health and have advanced training in the Gottman Method of couples therapy, helping clients navigate parenthood, strengthen relationships, and move through life's challenges with greater insight, compassion, and clarity.

To learn more about the Gottman Method click the link above.

Outside of the therapy office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our daughters, tending to my flower garden, and exploring the Rhode Island coast. Those moments help me slow down, stay present, and remember that growth happens gradually and can't be forced. I've learned that healing comes not from avoiding difficult experiences, but from moving through them with curiosity, self-compassion, and support. That perspective shapes the way I practice therapy and the space I strive to create for every client.

An Affirming, Inclusive Space

Soulful Pathways Counseling & Wellness is committed to providing an affirming, inclusive, and culturally responsive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in therapy.

My Approach

You are the expert on your own life

My role isn't to tell you what to do — it's to help you reconnect with your own wisdom, strength, and capacity for healing.

Healing happens at your pace

There's no rushing the process. We'll move at whatever speed feels safe and right for you, honoring where you are each step of the way.

The whole person matters

Mind, body, and story — all of it belongs in the room. I bring a holistic, trauma-informed lens to everything we do together.

Our Space

My office in South Kingstown, RI is designed to feel calm, private, and welcoming — a place where you can exhale. Telehealth sessions are available for clients across Rhode Island, offering the same quality of care from wherever you feel most comfortable.

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Soulful Pathways therapy office in South Kingstown RI