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Help that leaves you feeling connected and cared for.
Hi, I’m Kayanna.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that wants to help you find a safe space to connect and feel cared for. I specialize in helping families and individuals move into new seasons of life.
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![Swipe for resources ➡️
May is mental health awareness month! 20% of adults suffer from some sort of mental health issue in the U.S..
The more we speak about this a normalize it the more likely those who need help will be able to get it as well as](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1684446167655-EG82QPFGMG4TBJT9QBG4/image-asset.jpeg)
![I heard a great podcast today mention about how we can ask God to help us come alongside what He is already doing in the lives of our children.
This got me thinking about how often I confuse my responsibility to parent my children well as a burden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1684355678923-VCLM2DIC6ICZFKQZQW7Z/image-asset.jpeg)
![A Mother’s Day Letter to my Postpartum Self
I spent some time reflecting on my postpartum journey this Mother’s Day and I thought I would share. This is just a snippet of my experience. What has been similar or different for you??
#cari](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1684111914575-8H1JZ6D996PO4NSQHDUA/image-asset.jpeg)
![There are always opportunities to begin again. Don’t let changes, setbacks, or whatever you want to call them prevent you from continuing the progress you’ve already made. Even if you have to take a few steps backward and one step forward](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1683744819369-9UDYUO6HGBXVZ7SVFZKJ/image-asset.jpeg)
![Everyone’s always talking about the importance of self-care, but real-talk, in the early days postpartum most of the tips (like sleep when baby sleeps) are actually super impractical (especially if it’s not your first baby). Here’s](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1683171454834-KR233P7NHBNY1N22Z8VJ/image-asset.jpeg)
![Less than 15% of women with a maternal mental health disorder receive treatment. It’s critical we get support and resources to all who may be suffering. “You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.”
#heali](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1683040922273-ZTYVUPXS0CIKI5IJ3XCM/image-asset.jpeg)
![May is Maternal Mental Health Month. Every year I partner with Postpartum Support International (PSI) and The Blue Dot Project to raise awareness and support for Maternal Mental Health Resources. As many as 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dad suffer from sym](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682963581430-Z9LOICM5KZ4MBCFYRQ72/image-asset.jpeg)
![So often we feel as though self-care is something that we have to reserve for a special occasion with little recognition towards the things we are already doing to take care of ourself. Lets drop the guilt, look at what’s already working and th](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682628066153-0MEPAL2ERBOG5Z1NOE5J/image-asset.jpeg)
![Having one of those days where you’re so tired and you feel like you can’t keep up with the to-do list? Let’s all practice a little “nope”-ing today.
#sleepdeprived #maternalmentalhealth #caringconnectioncounseling #mo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682448592613-K0UZKV0VJVXCUCIT9KH8/image-asset.jpeg)
![Two spots left! We still have a little room left for people to join the in-person support group meeting at Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura. If you’ve been considering joining don’t miss your chance! Babies are welcome to join! We start this](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682364412173-MJBQZISGSZKFDWBOSLEM/image-asset.jpeg)
![We have to make space for both joy and pain in our lives. The reality is, on our journey, we often meet them together but when we overly fixated on one or the other we lose touch with the other which unrealistically alters our view of reality.
#car](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682216860441-VT7H3C9BQVNMGOMV2YAU/image-asset.jpeg)
![Find the people in your life that pull out and help you develop the best and worst parts of yourself. If you’re like me, it can be hard to feel like you’re constantly reaching out or pursuing the people in your life. That’s because](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62949fdcfe9fe17bc345859c/1682102999155-AZG7SZ2RSCV0DB175I47/image-asset.jpeg)
Services and Specialities
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Christian Counseling
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Perinatal and Postpartum Care
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Premarital Counseling
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Walk and Talk Therapy
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