Kai Lewis, LMFT

California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138111

Schooling and Training: I attended the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona for undergrad, with a major in Psychology. There, I was a research assistant and co-lab manager of a neurocognitive language processing lab. 

For graduate school, I attended the University of Southern California for a Masters of Science with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.  My capstone was Nutritional Effects On Mental Health Outcomes, and I was a research assistance in a social psychology communication lab.  My practicum training was at the OC LGBTQ Center, where I still hold an administrative position. 

I’ve had additional trainings in EMDR therapy, LGBTQ affirmative therapy, neurodivergent affirming therapy, and internal family systems. 

Therapeutic Focus: I am a neuroqueer afab transgender therapist focused on providing care for all members of the LGBTQIA and neurodiverse communities. 

My speciality is working with the neurodiverse, transgender, nonbinary, & gender expansive communities, as well as sexuality & gender exploration, ethical non-monogamy, non-traditional relational & erotic orientations, among other queer identities (allies included!).  I also offer trauma informed EMDR therapy. 

Ages & populations I work with include children, teens, adults, families, relational units, & couples/polycules.

Approach to Therapy: My approach is holistic, & incorporates mind, body, spirit, lifestyle, & more. I value assessing you, as a unique & complex person, in order to tailor our work to fit who you are, rather than force you to fit into plans that aren't working. I offer a client-centered & collaborative approach, allowing space for you to fully express who you are & who you want to be. 

My style is feedback informed, collaborative, LGBTQIA affirming, neurodiverse affirming, holistic & somatic, social justice based, strengths based, trauma informed, anti-racist, narrative, internal family systems, and intersectional.

Fun Facts About Me: I am an Orange County native and a Pisces. I have a garden in my local community and I enjoy trail running.

Fees: $180 individuals and $220 for couples, families and polycules