she/they
Kayla Whaley
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Casual, Challenging, Engaging, Exploratory, Holistic
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+
Years of Experience
4+
I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness.
License number
#95314
Therapy style
My approach to each session is to provide a safe space that invites clients to feel at ease in the present. While in this calming space, they can explore, challenge, and heal core wounds and behaviors. Things will continue to change as they heal various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and physical unrest. I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness, understanding how experiences can affect your overall well-being. By doing so you can begin to allow yourself a space for healing your thoughts, your body, and your relationship with the world around you. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Social Work, San Diego State University
Interests
Music including playing guitar, and bass guitar, hiking, and powerlifting.