Yajaira Kennison, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Yajaira Kennison

Focus areas

Anxiety

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Women's Mental Health Issues

Insomnia

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Art Therapy

Coaching

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Yajaira Kennison

Hi there, I'm Yajaira! Thank you for stopping by! I am Dr. Yajaira Kennison, PsyD, LCSW. I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I am a faith-based therapist working with high-functioning individuals, youth/adolescents, adults in college and the workforce, people with health challenges, and those facing issues such as improving communication, enhancing relationships, gaining clarity, or feeling stuck. I offer therapy sessions in English and Spanish via telehealth only. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California: LCSW #79259. My approach I adapt my treatment to each client. I often use a psychodynamic approach with cognitive behavioral interventions and stress reduction techniques, incorporating methods from family systems, object relations, humanistic therapy, narrative therapy, and client-centered therapy. My focus My specialties include adjustment difficulties, spirituality, loss and grief, life stressors, relationship issues, first-generation challenges, school issues, attachment, and immigration trauma. I’m a good match for individuals longing to connect with themselves, partners figuring out how to be true to themselves in committed relationships, and parents wanting to be more conscious in their parenting. My communication style I use an empathic, nonjudgmental, and strengths-based approach. My style is collaborative so we can work together to reach your goals. I provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore feelings, gain insight, and make positive changes. My goals for you Clients who are committed get better faster and with less relapse. I assign homework between sessions—activities supporting our therapy work. Clients tend to make significantly faster progress when they do the homework.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1700031648

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What practice does Yajaira Kennison work with?

Yajaira Kennison works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Yajaira Kennison?

Yajaira Kennison frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Yajaira Kennison on their profile.