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Kayla Cardenas

Kayla Cardenas

BIPOC Identifying

Clinical Therapist

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

Lgbtq

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Domestic or intimate partner violence Medical trauma Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Feminist Therapy Eclectic Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Dignity and respect Co-created healing relationship

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 9 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, American Sign Language
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info