Welcome!

Hi there! My name is Kira and I am a licensed therapist here at Inner Expansions Therapy Services. My hope is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you feel safe to be yourself, explore your experiences without judgment, and move toward the life you want to create.

I enjoy working with young adults and adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and the everyday challenges that can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and resilience, and that meaningful change happens through a trusting therapeutic relationship built on authenticity, collaboration, and compassion.

My approach is trauma-informed and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your existing resources, and help you move toward greater confidence, connection, and emotional well-being.

My professional experience includes outpatient psychotherapy, community mental health, hospital behavioral health, and crisis intervention, allowing me to support individuals with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. Originally from Utah, I recently relocated to California's beautiful Central Coast and am grateful to be part of the Inner Expansions team. I look forward to walking alongside you as you begin or continue your healing journey. 

- Kira Olson, LCSW

Education and Specialized Training

Kira earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah after earning a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a Minor in Social Work from Utah State University. 

Kira is licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 139257). She is also licensed with the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Kira is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. She has additional experience and training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed, somatic approaches to treatment.

Insurance and Fees

Kira's fee per session is $160. 

She is able to bill CenCal, Aetna and Blue Shield directly for services under Inner Expansions Therapy Services. For all other insurance companies Inner Expansions can provide a Statement For Insurance Reimbursement (commonly called a "superbill") for you to request reimbursement from your health insurance plan. Most insurance companies do not cover couples or marriage counseling.

Insurance plans typically require therapy to be medically necessary for the treatment of a diagnosable mental health condition for one identified client. Because couples counseling focuses on the relationship between partners rather than treating a single individual diagnosis, it is generally not eligible for insurance reimbursement. For this reason, couples counseling sessions are typically self-pay.

Email

kira@innerexpansions.com

Please use the Contact button or the Request an Appointment button at the bottom of this page to request an appointment or consult with Kira.