About Kaela

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    Kaela is a warm, empathetic therapist who creates a safe, judgment-free space for adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. She offers therapy in person in Irvine, CA and virtually across California through Affirming Psychological Services.

As a clinician of Black descent, Kaela brings cultural awareness, authenticity, and compassion to her work. She is especially passionate about supporting adults who have been impacted by pressure to meet others’ expectations, emotional invalidation, or long-standing feelings of not being enough. Kaela helps clients slow down, tune into themselves, and begin healing at a pace that feels right for them.

Kaela’s approach to therapy is integrative and client-centered. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic models, tailoring each session to the client’s unique needs. When treating anxiety, she uses CBT to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns. When working with depression, she focuses on behavioral activation and restructuring self-critical beliefs. Her work is grounded in culturally responsive care and guided by a strong belief in each person’s worth and resilience.

Kaela values honesty, presence, and emotional connection in the therapy room. She believes that meaningful change happens through relationship, self-awareness, and feeling truly understood. Her style is collaborative, grounded, and affirming.

Kaela earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queens University of Charlotte and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

She is supervised by licensed psychologist Dr. Katie Moore, PsyD (PSY #32941).

If you're looking for a trauma-informed therapist, CBT therapist, or culturally responsive therapist who will meet you with care and respect, reach out to schedule a session with Kaela today.

Hourly Rate: $40-$150/hour sliding scale fee (dependent on income)

Insurances Accepted:  AllSavers UHC, Harvard Pilgrim, Oscar Health, Oxford, UHC Student Resources, UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Cigna, Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Magellan