Photograph of Kaela Pefley, Licensed Clinician

Kaela Pefley

she/her
Kaela
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Kaela is passionate about supporting clients to reach their full potential and live their life to the fullest despite current stressors or mental-health challenges. She looks forward to working with adolescents and adults navigating life changes by helping them to understand their thoughts, feelings and relationships.
When she is not at work, Kaela enjoys cooking, playing with her new puppy and checking out new restaurants in town.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • Primary Therapist at San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Transitional Age Youth
  • MFT Intern at Ness Counseling Center
  • M.S. in Counseling, Focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Northridge
  • B.A. in Communications and Philosophy; University of California, Santa Barbara

Modalities

Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Clinical Issues

Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Sleep or Insomnia
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Anger
Life Transitions
Cultural or Racial Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Stress
Weight Management
Substance Use
ADHD
Autism
Depression
Childhood Challenges
Gender Identity

Specialties

LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Spirituality
Religion