Kayleigh Schofield
LCMHCA
Kayleigh Schofield (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She earned a bachelor's degree in behavioral science from North Carolina Central University and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from NC State University.
Growing up, Kayleigh was parented by a single mother as the only child in their household. With much older siblings who moved in and out of the home, she experienced a constantly shifting family environment. From an early age, the differences between her home life and those of her peers felt striking, and she often sensed that her family didn’t fit the mold of “normal.”
As an adolescent, Kayleigh became involved in a religious community that initially offered belonging, but ultimately raised questions about her identity, autonomy, and worldview. Being taught that femininity should look a singular way, she began to notice the tension between her lived experience and the identity she was expected to embody within that setting. After leaving her hometown, Kayleigh spent several years in humanitarian work that helped solidify her beliefs about the human experience and strengthen her sense of individuality. Her eventual decision to step away from the church and rebuild her worldview as an adult has uniquely shaped her ability to walk alongside clients who are redefining their own sense of self, beliefs, and values.
Having experienced the transformative impact of her own mental health journey, Kayleigh understands how crucial it is to find a counselor who feels like the right fit. She takes an existential approach to counseling, grounded in the understanding that meaning-making shapes how we engage with life and how we understand ourselves. Kayleigh believes that identifying and being rooted in one’s personal values is essential to the therapeutic process. She fosters a warm, collaborative relationship with each client where they can safely explore life’s most challenging questions (or whatever else they need) in a space they may not find elsewhere.
Kayleigh is especially passionate about working with adults navigating periods of transition and identity development. She recognizes that systems, communities, and belief structures profoundly influence how we see ourselves, and she works with clients seeking to understand these forces, question what they have been taught, and explore who they truly are. Because of her own experiences, she feels particularly connected to individuals healing from spiritual trauma, those processing involvement in high-control or restrictive religious environments, and those untangling messages about gender roles, sexuality, and family of origin dynamics.
In addition, Kayleigh holds space for clients living with chronic illness, helping them navigate the emotional, physical, relational, and existential challenges that often accompany long-term health conditions. Kayleigh brings her own lived experience with chronic illness to this work—an experience that has deepened her empathy, broadened her understanding of the complexities of healthcare systems, and reinforced her belief in the importance of honoring one’s limits, values, and humanity. This perspective allows her to meet clients with compassion, authenticity, and a grounded sense of solidarity.
