Kiley Lizama, LMFT

she/her

Licensed in CA #96218

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

I understand therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I work with you every step of the way to identify and work towards your goals.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Women's Issues

My Therapy Style

I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approaches to help you identify how your life experiences impact how you interact with the world. I work with adults struggling with traumatic life experiences. I understand therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I work with you every step of the way to identify and work towards your goals.

I specialize in multicultural counseling focused on racial identity, life transitions, and trauma. I work with you through a variety of challenges including anxiety, PTSD, cultural assimilation, and depression. I’m a big fan of real talk, understanding how systemic forms of oppression affect the mental health of BIPOC communities, & practicing self-compassion.

I am honored to walk beside you on healing your journey and want to ensure you have a safe space to explore and strengthen who you are.

My Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

MS - Counseling Psychology, National University

Doctorate - Social Work, University of Southern California

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Crafting, anything DIY, and traveling

Favorite organization/non-profit?

Homeboy Industries because they're so committed to honoring experiences through a cultural lens that most people would brush off.

How do you recharge?

Listening to a great audiobook or podcast on a walk with my dogs.