Kayla Jimenez

Kayla Jimenez is a licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY33732) offering individual, couples, and family therapy. She is currently accepting new clients. She serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford School of Medicine and is the co-founder of Palmetto Psychology Clinic in San Francisco.

Kayla supports clients facing stress, trauma, anxiety, identity concerns, and the impact of social injustice. Her approach is evidence-based, integrating behavioral, mindfulness, and systems strategies tailored to each client’s needs. She is trained in DBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies (CPT and PE).

She earned her doctorate from the PAU-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium and completed her residency and postdoc at VA Sepulveda and Stanford, respectively. At the core of her work is culturally responsive, relational, and compassionate care that fosters insight, resilience, and growth.

Kayla also enjoys teaching, consulting, and spending time in nature, traveling, and reading fantasy novels.