What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“She listens and actually cares about what’s going on with you and tries to keep you thinking positive”
More than 1 year ago
“Kila has amazing energy. It was only my second session with her but during my 1st session, I immediately felt a connection and good about it.”
More than 1 year ago
About Kila Dames
Focus areas
Anger Management
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Swings
Worry
Mental Health Problem
Stress
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative
Gestalt
Person-Centered
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English, Yoruba
Getting to know Kila Dames
Kila T. Dames is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, CA). She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from National University. Kila has worked in the mental health field since 2007. While employed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, she worked as a case manager providing behavioral support to adults with bariatric conditions and clients with geriatric needs. In 2010, Kila transitioned to the mental health industry, where she gained extensive training and experience with the Department of Mental Health. She worked at an adolescent substance abuse agency and a community mental health agency. During her time at these agencies, she developed her skills and practices regarding cultural diversity and sensitivity while providing therapy sessions for adults, children, adolescents, groups, and families. With the success she has achieved and her passion for mental health, Kila is now a Program Manager in Los Angeles, California. She provides training to clinicians and case managers at an adult substance use mental health agency, using her expertise to guide her staff and equip them with knowledge on how to meet their clients at their mental level.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Stress Management
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1134433394
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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She listens and actually cares about what’s going on with you and tries to keep you thinking positive
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Kila has amazing energy. It was only my second session with her but during my 1st session, I immediately felt a connection and good about it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Kila Dames work with?
Kila Dames works with Rula Health - San Jose.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kila Dames?
Kila Dames frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kila Dames on their profile.
What languages does Kila Dames speak?
Kila Dames speaks English and Yoruba.