Kayla Higginbotham
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About
I don't believe therapy has to feel intense, sad, or scary. I try to bring fun and humor into my sessions to make them lively and comfortable. I work hard to create a judgment-free space. I hope you'll feel comfortable sharing with me, and that you'll feel seen, heard, and not judged. You're stepping into a journey that is going to be hard, but it's helped many people get their lives back. I also have experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
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About
I don't believe therapy has to feel intense, sad, or scary. I try to bring fun and humor into my sessions to make them lively and comfortable. I work hard to create a judgment-free space. I hope you'll feel comfortable sharing with me, and that you'll feel seen, heard, and not judged. You're stepping into a journey that is going to be hard, but it's helped many people get their lives back. I also have experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage
LOCATION
Licensed in California
EDUCATION
- MSW, UCLA (2019)
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
LGBTQ, TGNC
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Body dysmorphic disorder, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Kayla
G.G.
Apr 28, 2025
Kayla is my therapist and she is absolutely phenomenal and so wonderful. She is incredibly kind, patient, caring, and understanding. She is an outstanding therapist!!
S.R.
Jun 10, 2024
I think she was understanding of my situation and I really appreciate that!
S.R.
Apr 17, 2024
I just liked that She catered the homework for me to the level that I am at right now as far as my anxiety is concerned.
S.R.
Apr 10, 2024
My therapist was just really helpful and explaining to me the cycle of OCD.
E.O.
Mar 04, 2024
Sitting in uncertainty is becoming a natural response instead of a foreign feeling that I try to fight.
E.O.
Jan 23, 2024
I just had a great breakthrough of really sitting in uncertainty and I got bored of the obsession so quickly. It was amazingly liberating!
S.M.
Jan 16, 2024
My therapist Kayla, truly cares about helping people. I have made tremendous progress with lessening my OCD compulsions due to Kayla's guidance and support. I will be forever grateful for all her help.
E.O.
Jan 16, 2024
My self awareness of my compulsions is really helping me.
K.D.
Dec 05, 2023
Kayla is an excellent therapist in all ways!
M.R.
Nov 13, 2023
At the end of the session we came up with some goals I can work on for the next couple weeks, and I feel that they're tangible things I can achieve. I just needed the extra support and motivation to start
H.M.
Sep 21, 2023
She is truly a gift for me. I’ve been able to open up like never before!
K.L.
Sep 11, 2023
She is very understanding and reliable.
Z.R.
Sep 07, 2023
Kayla was great! Very compassionate, diligent and knowledgeable therapist!
H.M.
Aug 23, 2023
She is an amazing therapists!
A.S.
Jul 21, 2023
I have been struggling for a long time and my therapist has made the process so easy and has helped me so much! I highly recommend this therapy!
L.H.
Jul 17, 2023
In April, I began experiencing onset OCD, where I knew I had to seek therapy. Fortunately, with my therapist’s assistance, I am able to implement the tools I need to overcome the triggers. I do find that my therapist’s communication is lacking at times, which that is the only complaint I have. Overall though, if you have OCD, I would say this is a great form of finding a way to improve it.
K.L.
Apr 10, 2023
Kayla is Great and is representing your company in a positive way.
R.E.
Mar 30, 2023
I have been very very happy with the support from Kayla
A.L.
Feb 20, 2023
My therapist is great. Very engaging and super helpful!!
M.R.
Feb 09, 2023
Always takes time to answer my questions and explain how ocd treatment works so I feel included in my treatment plan
M.R.
Jan 30, 2023
She was willing to go over time to make sure I was safe and had resources for a potential crisis situation. Very helpful and empathetic
A.J.
Dec 16, 2022
Kayla is amaxing. She keeps me challenged and I feel so many great results
K.V.
Nov 23, 2022
Kayla is amazing!
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