Welcome and thank you for being here.
My name is Kyrie (“keer-ee”) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#94678) providing compassionate, trauma-informed and affirming psychotherapy in California. Please read on to learn more about my approach and areas of focus. I invite you to reach out to me if you are interested in working together.
Education
I have a Master of Social Work degree and a graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Care from the University of Milwaukee-Wisconsin. I completed a fellowship program in Youth-oriented substance use and trauma counseling. I have experience in community-based, hospital, inpatient, outpatient and harm reduction mental health services. I speak English and French.
I enjoy learning and am usually engaged in some type of training at any given moment as well as reading numerous books about psychology, philosophy and politics. I can highlight some clinical trainings that have been especially influential in my practice:
- Becoming a Neurodiversity Affirming Provider
- Graduate certificate in Trauma Informed Care
- Trauma-focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy 2-year program
- Mindfulness and Community Building
- Psychedelic Integration Essentials
- Behavioral Health Care for Transgender Adults
- Brainspotting level I and II
- Internal Family Systems Introduction
My areas of focus
Trauma-informed care
I use brainspotting, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches to work with trauma and adverse experiences that have affected your nervous system. I believe that combining both talk and body-focused therapy are the most effective way to feel more regulated and comfortable in our bodies and minds.
Depth Therapy
My approach is insight-oriented, meaning that I believe it is most helpful and empowering to get to know our selves, history, patterns, strengths and gifts and use that information to guide change and choice.
I believe that our childhood and early adult experiences have life-long impact and exploring those, contextualizing them and finding new perspectives and ways of relating to ourselves and others is integral to feeling better.
Affirming and welcoming
I hold an intersectional understanding of power, privilege and mental health. I understand that our economic, political and social systems have a profound effect on individual wellbeing.
I aim to provide care that is anti-oppressive and affirming of your sexual orientation, gender, size, ability, race, ethnicity, culture, spirituality, religion and lifestyle. It is important to me that our relationship is collaborative, non-hierarchical and tailored to your unique life experiences and circumstances.
Chronic Illness
I have lived experience with chronic illness and have worked with many clients with chronic illnesses over the course of my career. I recognize how challenging it can be to navigate the medical system, experience ableism and to deal with the frequent grief, loss and uncertainty. I am here to accompany others on this difficult journey.
Logistics
I am in-network with the following PPO insurances: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, United (Optum), Cigna, Oscar (Optum)
My full rate is $160/50-minute session and I can provide a superbill. I offer sliding scale.
I use doxy.me telehealth platform and currently provide telehealth therapy only via video or telephone (some insurances may not cover telephone only however). I speak English and French.
At the moment my appointment availability is some weekday mornings or mid-day. I can offer flexible scheduling/rescheduling as an accommodation if discussed in advance.
Privacy and confidentiality is extremely important to me and I always aim to document the minimum necessary and protect your information as much as possible. Please reach out with any questions you have around privacy and confidentiality.
Contacts
Phone (call/text ok)
530-237-3447
Address
1849 Sawtelle Blvd Ste 610, Los Angeles, CA 90025