Kayla Gooden, APCC, AMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kayla Gooden

Focus areas

Abandonment issues

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Therapy for Communication Issues

Anxiety

Stress Management

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Depression

Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kayla Gooden

Ms. Kayla Gooden is a skilled and compassionate psychotherapist. She offers virtual counseling through BayRidge Effective Therapy. As part of her formal education, Ms. Gooden acquired a master's degree in clinical psychology from Vanguard University. She is an associate marriage and family therapist and an associate professional clinical counselor. She currently works under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. During consultations, Ms. Gooden listens to her patients' concerns, explains their conditions, and helps them select a suitable treatment plan. She believes in establishing partnerships with them to maintain and improve lifelong health.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

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UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes

Ongoing session: $150 for 50 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

We take Aetna, Blue Shield, Oxford, Quest, Optum, and United Insurance Carriers. We also offer Sliding Scale options and Private Pay with SuperBills.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

BayRidge Effective Therapy

Education and training

Vanguard University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

Professional memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

NPI number

1982374922

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kayla Gooden?

Generally, Kayla Gooden has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kayla Gooden's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Kayla Gooden accepting new patients?

Kayla Gooden generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kayla Gooden's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kayla Gooden accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kayla Gooden online?

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What practice does Kayla Gooden work with?

Kayla Gooden works with BayRidge Effective Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kayla Gooden?

Kayla Gooden frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kayla Gooden on their profile.