Ky Anderson, LMFT

Ky (they/he) obtained a MA in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and have a BA in literature from UC Santa Cruz. Previously, they worked as a primary therapist at Clearview Treatment Centers, Evolve Behavioral Health, and interned at APLA Health. In a previous career, they worked in hospitality management which has allowed them to connect with a wide variety of clinical presentations and issues. Ky incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into affirming, solutions-oriented care that prioritizes each client’s culture, background, and values during treatment. Ky believes in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with their clients built on trust, support, and genuineness. When clients feel aligned with the process and engaged in their own treatment, incredible growth is possible.

Ky’s clinical specialties include personality disorders, emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, relationship issues, and major life transitions. They have experience providing therapy in residential, outpatient, and community mental health settings with adolescents and adults. Ky employs a collaborative approach that has been described as direct, sincere, and without pretense. In their free time, Ky enjoys tending to their many plants and pets, and is an avid baker. They are currently working towards certifications in CBT and DBT.

Ky provides remote and in-person services at the Beverly Hills office.