Greetings, I’m Dr. Cayla Wheaton, Ed.D, LCSW, LCDC—a mental health specialist, educator, advocate, and travel-loving mom passionate about helping people heal, grow, and explore the world in meaningful ways.

I’ve spent over a decade supporting students, families, educators, and communities through a blend of clinical expertise, creative therapeutic tools, and evidence-based practices. My work centers on making mental health approachable, practical, and empowering—whether it’s through school-based interventions, family communication tools, or creative wellness resources.

As the founder of Creative Education & Therapy with Dr. Cayla LLC, I bring together my training as a licensed clinician and my experience as an educator to design programs, workshops, digital tools, and parent-child workbooks that help people shift from surviving to thriving. I believe that emotional wellness should be accessible, culturally responsive, and rooted in real-life application.

I’m also a certified travel agent through InteleTravel, blending mental wellness with the healing power of travel, exploration, and rest. Whether planning transformative family vacations, self-care retreats, or group travel experiences, my goal is to help others create memories that support connection, joy, and personal renewal.

At the heart of everything I do is people—helping them feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving more than they imagined. Through my work in mental health, education, and travel, I am committed to building spaces where learning meets healing, and where every person has the tools to rewrite their story with confidence and creativity.

Welcome to my world. I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s journey, grow, and thrive—together.