Kadzo Kangwana, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kadzo!

Life can be overwhelming, and it's wonderful that you're considering getting support through therapy. Whether you're wondering how to cope with depression, anxiety, anger, or grief, or whether your experiences cause you emotional disturbance, I look forward to meeting you.

My focus

I work with people on life challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, eating disorders, personal development, spiritual growth, and life cycle transitions from welcoming a baby to embracing retirement. Together, we'll take an empowering, strengths-based approach to therapy.

My approach

My approach is to accompany you in identifying unhelpful thoughts, separating yourself from your thoughts, and collaborating with you to determine the most suitable tools and strategies for reducing distress.

My communication style

You can expect clear, open, and honest communication and a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment during your sessions with me. You are the expert on you, and I will listen to you with care and attention as we discover strategies and tools to support you to develop to your full potential.

My journey to mental healthcare

My first career was in elephant conservation, and I researched human-elephant interactions in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. It wasn't long before I realized that many of the world's crises were rooted in human behavior. I wanted to learn more about what motivates people, and this led to my transitioning to a career in psychotherapy.

My goals for you

We will start our work together by identifying your goals for therapy, recognizing that these goals may evolve. Personal development is a continuous process, and as you gain insights and facility with some tools and strategies, we will welcome new vistas for your growth.

Our first session

Your first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We will discuss your background, your experiences, and what your hopes and expectations are for therapy in this season of your life. I look forward to meeting you.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Trauma Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) Casework from University of Connecticut.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kadzo Kangwana