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Kayla WhaleyLCSW

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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

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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+

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I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness.

License number

#95314

Therapy style

Things will continue to change as you 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. 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. 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

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Social Work, San Diego State University

Interests

Music including playing guitar, and bass guitar, hiking, and powerlifting.