Kayla Mainja

Hello My name is Kayla, I worked with unsheltered homeless and mental health population for 14 Years. Working in a mired of in-patient rehabilitation, co-occurring disorder facilities and psychiatric facilities my passion does not come without my own lived experience of homelessness, trafficking, and domestic violence. I work endlessly to educate the community and create meaningful partnerships that will garnish fair and equal treatment to all persons regardless of their circumstance. The passion to create change in oak cliff was not a choice I made, this choice was purely following the path the Lord presented to me.

I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for change and growth at any stage of their lives. There are no limits to human potential. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because we adopt unhealthy learned behaviors over time. This means that we also have the power to unlearn these behaviors and replace them with healthier ones. From my perspective, mental health challenges are not fixed states but rather reflections of maladaptive coping mechanisms that we've acquired through our experiences. With the right support, tools, and mindset, we can transform these patterns and improve our mental well-being. Through my own journey and professional practice, I've seen firsthand how people can overcome significant obstacles and achieve remarkable personal growth. I am dedicated to helping others tap into their inherent potential, unlearn what no longer serves them, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.