Kayla Bettis-Weber, LCSW, LAC, ACS
pronouns: she/her
I am a mindfulness-based trauma and addiction psychotherapist. I have been studying Middle Eastern philosophy/meditation and integrating these practices and existential psychology into my work with clients for almost two decades.
I describe my style as relational and attachment-oriented, pulling from psychodynamic theory. I also strongly ascribe to both behavioral and spiritual modalities that emphasize the importance of cultivating connection to Self, others, and the world around us. I think it’s important for therapists to be able to draw upon a variety of theories, modalities and interventions to best meet the needs of each of our clients. I show up with curiosity and gentle inquiry to join in the process that unfolds. I hold a lot of gratitude to be a witness to so many tender and courageous stories, believing my clients have been the most profound teachers.
I am credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II). I have provided individual and group psychotherapy in a variety of settings (inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, outpatient clinics) before opening my own practice. This has included program development and implementation, helping to create evidenced-based, safe, and effective containers for clients and clinicians alike to do their best work. I am so grateful to have cultivated a truly rich set of clinical experiences, learning best from all the people I’ve had the absolute honor to work with. I’ve witnessed such incredible transformation! Beyond micro-level clinical work, I love supervising and providing consultation for clinicians as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and facilitating organizational trainings or in-services. I also provide field practicum supervision for students and am an adjunct professor within the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver.
I am an advocate for the LGBTQIA population and BIPOC. I strive to provide an inclusive space reinforced by cultural humility. It’s imperative for us professionals to participate in our own healing journey and evolve our approaches with time. Beyond the Colorado licensing board’s requirements for continuing education, I engage in ongoing learning and support for this often difficult work through supervision with my own mentors, Brainspotting consultation groups, and as a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). Finally, I am thrilled to be a part of a Social Work Professional Advisory Council. Our 10-member committee is compromised of social workers around the country to provide insights on trends in the field to enhance MSW curriculum development.
Land Acknowledgment
I respectfully recognizes the land this office stands on as the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) peoples. I acknowledge the Indigenous peoples as original stewards and protectors of this land.