"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." – Carl Jung

I believe that holding space for healing is connected to my divine purpose. Growing up, I spent many moments with my mom watching the moon shine across the lake, a place that shaped who I am. The moon became my teacher, showing me that it is often in the darkness where we find the greatest beauty and light. This lesson has stayed with me, reminding me that even in life’s most challenging times, there is always the potential for healing and growth.

 We all carry patterns—some that nurture us and some that no longer serve us – often leading to cycles of addiction, anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles. These patterns are often the psyche's way of protecting us from unhealed wounds, many of which have been buried, avoided, or numbed over time. But I know from my own journey, and from walking alongside countless others, that healing begins when we face our wounds revealing the brightest light within.

 I believe that one of the most powerful tools for healing is the creation of secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship. Sometimes, the first person who truly shows you unconditional love and kindness is a therapist. From my own experience, I have witnessed how profound healing can be when we allow ourselves to be truly seen by another. My role is to hold that space for you—gently confronting you when necessary, but always with love and consistency. This is the emotional corrective experience that facilitates growth, and it’s within this compassionate space that you can experience what healthy, nurturing love feels like—and eventually, learn to offer that same love to yourself.

 I would be honored to walk with you on this journey, supporting you in shedding old layers and stepping into a version of yourself that is whole, healed, and free.

Specializes in:

• Substance Abuse

• Addictive Processes (Sex, shopping, gambling, pornography use, gaming, etc.)

• PTSD/Trauma

• Codependency and Relationship Issues

• Mood Disorders

• Anxiety Disorders

• Life Transitions

• Adults and Young Adults

• Individual and Couples Therapy

Therapeutic Modalities:

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Attachment Theory

• Client-Centered

• Internal Family Systems (IFS/Parts Work)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Shadow Work and Integration

• Dreamwork

Education:

• University of San Diego - M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy

• University of California, Santa Barbara - B.A. in Sociology and Applied Psychology

kacey sees clients at both the University Heights and La Mesa locations.