Kayti McDaniel, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kayti!

I specialize in perinatal mental health. I help new parents develop values-based strategies to navigate pregnancy, the postpartum year, and work after baby. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by parenthood or just want to be intentional about your mental health during this major life transition, I'd love to support you.

My focus

I work with new parents of all genders during pregnancy and the postpartum year. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or simply more stress than usual, you deserve support.

My approach

While therapy will be tailored to your unique needs, my work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We'll: 1) explore and clarify what matters most to you, 2) make friends with intense thoughts and emotions keeping you stuck, and 3) determine concrete actions to help you design a life you love.

My communication style

Therapy doesn't have to be scary or overly serious. Of course, we'll be serious when we need to be, but we'll also make space to kick our feet up, laugh a little, and send giant high-fives through the universe to celebrate the amazingness that happens when you apply this therapy goodness to your life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm passionate about this work partly because of my own experience during that first season of parenthood. Meeting with an online therapist gave me the support I needed to be well and show up for myself, for my family, and for things that mattered most to me. I hope to help you do the same.

My goals for you

As your therapist, I'll bring all the good stuff I've learned through my clinical practice and training. I'll invite you to bring all the good stuff you've learned from your own lived experience. We'll work together to set goals you're excited about and create a game plan to reach them.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know each other and talk about what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your goals and what you hope to gain from our work together. We'll also discuss how therapy will work and answer any questions you have. My aim is for you to leave feeling heard and hopeful about the path ahead.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Single Mother

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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) from California State University, Monterey Bay.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kayti McDaniel