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Kayla Whaley

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kayla

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-trust 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.

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

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

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

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy music including playing guitar, and bass guitar, hiking, and powerlifting.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#95314 • California • LCSW

Education

MA - Social Work, San Diego State University

Kayla Whaley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #95314 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Kayla Whaley accepts Aetna, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Kayla Whaley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kayla is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kayla’s California license number is 95314, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kayla Whaley has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Kayla’s education and training include MA - Social Work, San Diego State University. Over that time, Kayla has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Kayla Whaley works with BIPOC, Black community, First responders, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kayla spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kayla is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kayla Whaley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kayla’s style is casual, challenging, engaging, exploratory, and holistic. In Kayla’s words: “I hope to support your growth as you develop self-trust and self-awareness.”

Kayla Whaley (she/they) offers therapy in English. Kayla identifies as Black/African American and Biracial/Multiracial. Kayla provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Kayla Whaley offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kayla is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kayla Whaley is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kayla will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kayla’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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