© Westside Therapy Collective, LLC

Kailey Waring

Specialties

Anxiety
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Perfectionism
People Pleasing
Couples Therapy

Welcome, I am so glad you found this page! Beginning therapy is a brave and caring step for yourself and my hope is that you feel safe, supported, and understood as we move through this process together. I believe that healing your relationship with yourself is the foundation for strengthening your inner wisdom and relationships with others.

Many of the people I support are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, perfectionism, or people-pleasing patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. As a therapist, I walk alongside my clients on their healing journey by meeting them where they are, supporting them in building coping skills, and gently uncovering how past and present experiences shape the patterns they want to change.

In individual therapy, I offer a supportive space to explore what is beneath the surface of your worries or patterns, helping you build confidence, self-compassion, and healthier relationships. With couples, I focus on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening connection so both partners feel heard and understood.

My style is warm, authentic, curious, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe relationship where you can show up fully as yourself in a non-judgmental space. Together, we can work towards your unique goals and create more balance, resilience, and meaningful connection in your life and relationships. If you are interested in taking the next step, I invite you to a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to potentially working together and being a part of your journey toward healing, change, and growth!

Education

Pepperdine University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy

University of California Santa Barbara, B.A. in Sociology, minor in Applied Psychology

Clinical Practicum

Affordable Therapy Los Angeles

Professional Trainings

DBT Skills Training

DBT Intensives on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Emotion Regulation

Active Parenting

Cultural Competence and Humility

Affiliations

California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Supervised by Shannon Kalberg, LMFT