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Kayla Whaley
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

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.

About Kayla

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Health Net, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Casual, Challenging, Engaging, Exploratory, Holistic

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, First responders, LGBTQ+, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Trans+

Years of Experience

6+
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I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness.

License number

#95314

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.

License details

Kayla Whaley,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#95314 (exp July 2026)