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Kiley LizamaLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Challenging, Energetic, Humorous

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+

Years of Experience

8+

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I understand therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I work with you every step of the way to identify and work towards your goals.

License number

#96218

Therapy style

I specialize in multicultural counseling focused on racial identity, life transitions, and trauma. I work with you through a variety of challenges including anxiety, PTSD, cultural assimilation, and depression. I’m a big fan of real talk, understanding how systemic forms of oppression affect the mental health of BIPOC communities, & practicing self-compassion. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approaches to help you identify how your life experiences impact how you interact with the world. I work with adults struggling with traumatic life experiences. I understand therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I work with you every step of the way to identify and work towards your goals. I am honored to walk beside you on healing your journey and want to ensure you have a safe space to explore and strengthen who you are.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, National University Doctorate - Social Work, University of Southern California

Interests

Crafting, anything DIY, and traveling