Dr Kennison
For many professionals in their 30s, this decade brings both exciting opportunities and significant pressures—from career growth and relationship milestones to the profound transition into parenthood. If you're a practicing Catholic seeking to integrate your spiritual values into your mental health journey, finding a therapist who understands your worldview can be invaluable. I'm Dr. Yajaira Kennison, LCSW, and I specialize in providing online talk therapy for adults across California. With a doctoral degree in Psychology, 8 years of independent licensure, and 14 years in the field, I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and faith-informed insights. My practice also supports Spanish-speaking clients with culturally sensitive care, and I offer specialized guidance for new parents, including infant massage techniques to foster early attachment. I believe that aligning your mental health with your spiritual foundation can lead to deeper, more sustainable healing and growth. When I am not working, I spend time with my dog, either on another adventure across the world, or enjoying the outdoors locally.
If you're a practicing Catholic seeking to integrate your spiritual values into your mental health journey, finding a therapist who understands your worldview can be invaluable. I'm Dr.
I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California: LCSW # 79259
First session
The initial session is dedicated to mutual discovery and establishing a shared vision for our work together. This is where we lay the foundation for a deep, values-congruent, and effective therapeutic journey. We will begin with the administrative review, discuss confidentiality, evaluate structure and assess the online format. Next, we will transition into your story and set goals. Finally, we will decide if this is a mutual fit and then proceed with next steps.
Strengths
My approach is integrative, values-driven, and client-centered, leading to transformative, sustainable results. I integrate evidence-based methods that are filtered through a lens that respects and incorporates your spiritual framework in addition to addressing anxiety, depression, and relational issues. This is a holistic method that addresses your mind, body, and spirit. I incorporate an understanding of intergenerational dynamics and bicultural stress into your work, particularly for Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring that therapy addresses external cultural pressures as well as internal conflicts. I specialize in helping you align with your professional, relational, and personal goals to your Catholic values. This involves exploring themes of purpose, vocation, moral conflicts, and finding meaning in suffering, leading to deep resolution.
Ideal clients
I work best with high-achieving, bicultural clients in their 30s who are experiencing anxiety and searching for deeper meaning, and who prefer a therapist that is both clinically excellent and spiritually aligned. Please note that I am not a good fit with those experiencing suicide/homicide ideations, self-harming behaviors, court-ordered therapy clients, addictions, bipolar, borderline, borderline personality disorders, impulsive/conduct and/or substance use. ...And just a disclaimer, any evaluation for letters documenting the need for emotional support animals, disability insurance, worker’s compensation, time off from work/school, letters of support for students/others, unemployment, FMLA, jury duty, educational evaluations, letters of recommendation or references, accommodation, court orders, etc. will need to be provided by another mental health provider. The reason for this is to avoid having the performance of administrative functions interfere with your therapy.
Treatment methods
Supportive
An example of a supportive approach includes reducing stress and enhancing coping skills to alleviate symptoms, acting as a foundation for deeper therapeutic work.
Faith-based therapy
The use of faith based therapy includes weaving faith principles directly into evidence-based methods, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and grounding techniques in order to allow for deep personal and spiritual transformation.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 79259
- NevadaLicense 10944-C