Kyla Burford (she/her)

I have a learning difference which I continually learn to navigate I have family members with learning differences. I am a relentless advocate for them and others with neurodiverse brains and learning differences.

Trained instructor for "The Incredible Years" parenting program Experience as a mental health therapist for youth and their families Experience as a single parent Bio-parent and step-parent first hand experience

I am mixed race, raising a mixed race daughter, this is my most important experience. I have received extensive training in Intergroup dialogue facilitation at the University of Washington where I facilitated undergraduate student groups. I continue to engage in ongoing anti-racism group facilitation within my community. I continually engage in anti-racist trainings and independent learning.

My life experience being mixed race is the most important aspect of my qualifications to provide culturally sensitive services. In my educational program I studied and facilitated intergroup dialogue groups, which provided a deeper sensitivity to the ways different groups experience oppression. This, along with ongoing learning has allowed me to develop myself to be more aware of my own biases and ensure I'm not perpetuating oppression.

I am a parent to both biological and non-biological children Trained facilitator for "The Incredible Years" Parenting Program

The mind and body are inextricably connected, so it is imperative that therapy includes work with the body. I am engaged in ongoing learning through trainings and reading around somatic work, in particular the impact of trauma on the body and I employ holistic techniques to engage the whole person for optimal therapeutic benefits.

I have received various trainings on CBT and continue to engage in ongoing training and reading around new ways to implement CBT most effectively with clients.

Having ADHD myself has, of course, been the most relevant to my understanding of it. Raising a child with ADHD has provided a wealth of knowledge, as well. I have worked with youth and adults with a wide range of disabilities, including ADHD, as program director for independent living programs and as a therapeutic horseback riding instructor.

I have engaged in several trainings, independent readings and worked with many clients with anxiety which has allowed me to develop a wide array of tools and techniques to support people dealing with anxiety.

I have engaged in several trainings, independent readings and worked with many clients with anxiety, which has allowed me to develop a wide array of tools and techniques to support people dealing with anxiety.

My educational background in Social Work has given me a strong knowledge base around historical and intergenerational trauma. I also engage in ongoing learning through courses and readings around this important issue impacting all of my clients.

I have completed EMDR basic training course and am currently working towards my EMDR certification. I offer EMDR along with my other therapeutic modalities depending on the individual needs of clients.