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Kai Lacey King Krupa

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
119 Figueroa Street suite 15 Ventura, CA 93001
Let's collaborate together on how we can best meet your goals to live authentically and thrive. I support individual adults and teens, intimate relationships, friendships, birth and chosen families. My work is rooted in the belief that therapy is a collaborative and transformative process. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of the world. It’s my hope that through our work, you will find new pathways of resilience, freedom, growth, pleasure, balance, liberation and healing.
I have a focus on working with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, trauma and navigating challenging relationship dynamics. As a queer and trans identified therapist, my passion is to provide gender affirming, sex-positive, trauma informed and inclusive mental healthcare from a social justice framework.
Navigating the world while experiencing mental health challenges is daunting without the support of a therapist. I work with people of all identities while holding empathy and awareness of the extra challenges that marginalized identities face. Please reach out to see if we would be a good fit. I look forward to connecting.
Call or Kai Lacey King Krupa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 856-6910

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kai Krupa Therapy

119 Figueroa Street

suite 15

Ventura, CA 93001 map

(805) 856-6910

30 W Mission St.

suite 7

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Ventura and Santa Barbara, or online for those living anywhere in California.
I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (805) 856-6910
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kai Krupa Therapy

119 Figueroa Street

suite 15

Ventura, CA 93001 map

(805) 856-6910

30 W Mission St.

suite 7

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Ventura and Santa Barbara, or online for those living anywhere in California.
I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I offer a sliding scale. I do not currently accept insurance. I can offer a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance for help with reimbursement or to be applied to your deductible.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910
"
I offer a sliding scale. I do not currently accept insurance. I can offer a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance for help with reimbursement or to be applied to your deductible.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / APCC15813 Supervised by Bren J. Fraser (California / 45649) Kai Krupa
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Saybrook University, Masters of Arts, Counseling, Clinical Mental Heath Counseling Specialization, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with CALPCC 66542340 / 2025
  • Membership with CAMFT 10053039 / 2026
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I have experience working with adults and teens. I am a trauma informed, IFS informed therapist and Somatic EMDR practitioner. I have worked in community centers, holding awareness of high-pressure work environments and challenging relationship dynamics.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910
"
I have experience working with adults and teens. I am a trauma informed, IFS informed therapist and Somatic EMDR practitioner. I have worked in community centers, holding awareness of high-pressure work environments and challenging relationship dynamics.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • LGBTQ+
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in working with people who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety and navigating challenging social dynamics. I have experience with trauma and how it shows up in the body. I work with clients to develop positive relationships with all the parts that make up our human experiences. I believe that changes are made and supported through connection.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910
"
I specialize in working with people who are struggling with life transitions, anxiety and navigating challenging social dynamics. I have experience with trauma and how it shows up in the body. I work with clients to develop positive relationships with all the parts that make up our human experiences. I believe that changes are made and supported through connection.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910

2 Endorsements

Katrina Johnson
Katrina Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Kai is passionate about providing exceptional gender-affirming and trauma-informed care to his clients. He is a genuinely kind and empathetic person and I truly recommend him to anyone seeking support.
Jonobie Ford
Jonobie Ford
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Kai is deeply empathetic, remarkably insightful, and his breadth of knowledge is astounding. He excels at helping clients embrace their complexities, fostering growth, balance, and healing in a way that feels both freeing and deeply affirming.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Intimacy from the Inside Out informed clinician
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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From a humanistic lens, I like to collaborate with clients to see what they will find most helpful to meet their mental health goals and needs. I like to meet you where you are in each session, integrating non-pathologizing, trauma informed approaches like parts work, somatic experiencing, creative expression, narrative therapy, and talk therapy methods. I am an IFS informed clinician.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910
"
From a humanistic lens, I like to collaborate with clients to see what they will find most helpful to meet their mental health goals and needs. I like to meet you where you are in each session, integrating non-pathologizing, trauma informed approaches like parts work, somatic experiencing, creative expression, narrative therapy, and talk therapy methods. I am an IFS informed clinician.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 856-6910

Location

Primary Location

Kai Krupa Therapy

119 Figueroa Street

suite 15

Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 856-6910

Additional Location

30 W Mission St.

suite 7

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 856-6910
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Ventura and Santa Barbara, or online for those living anywhere in California.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 856-6910
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person in Ventura and Santa Barbara, or online for those living anywhere in California.
Photo of Kai Lacey King Krupa, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Kai Lacey King Krupa
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 856-6910