Kaitlyn Power, LCSW

Founder, Clinical Director, & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

CA License Number: LCSW #116422 (Registered legally as Kaitlyn Steyaert via the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences)

My name is Kaitlyn Power, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in relational, attachment-based therapy for young adults in Southern California.

Since beginning my practice in 2016, I’ve been passionate about creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Today, as Founder of Power Therapy, I lead a small team of clinicians who share a relational, insight-oriented approach to healing.

 Whether you work with me or one of the associate therapists on our team, you can expect a thoughtful, supportive therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, curiosity, and genuine connection.

I believe meaningful change begins when we feel safe enough to show up honestly and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.

 Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, understand the experiences that shaped them, and develop new ways of navigating life’s challenges.

Because our earliest relationships deeply shape how we navigate the world today, my work is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapies. I believe that understanding the childhood roots of our current behavioral and emotional patterns is key to long-term change. To support your immediate, day-to-day well-being, I also integrate evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and somatic attachment tools.

Ultimately, therapy can help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges. Through this process, you’ll be better equipped to advocate for your needs, establish healthy boundaries, and build a stronger sense of self.

Professional CV & Clinical Data

Education

University of Southern California (USC)
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Kenyon College
B.A. in Psychology

Clinical Training & Practicum History

The Maple Counseling Center (Beverly Hills, CA) – Psychodynamic clinical training
Sandy Segal Youth Health Center (Culver City, CA)
Vista Del Mar Non-Public School (Culver City, CA)
YES Academy (LAUSD) (Los Angeles, CA)

Areas of Clinical Specialty

Anxiety & Stress Management Attachment & Relationship Issues
Attachment & Relationship Issues Codependency & Self-Esteem
Family Conflict & Mood Disorders Women’s Issues

Therapeutic Modalities & Certifications

Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based & Relational Therapy
Attachment-Based & Relational Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing (Professional Training) Problem Solving Therapy (Professional Training)
Compassion-Focused & Person-Centered Care

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
  • Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA)
  • California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW)

Publications & Research Contributions

Voyage LA Magazine (2025):
Featured Article, “Daily Inspiration: Meet Kaitlyn Power”

Journal of Family Psychology (2021): Timmons, A. C., Han, S. C., Kim, Y., Pettit, C., Perrone, L., Power, K., Vitale, L., & Margolin, G. Fluctuations in pronoun use in everyday life: Understanding couple aggression in context. (Vol. 35, No. 2, 149–159). https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000699 (Also available via NCBI PMC8386250)
Children & Schools (2017): Nair, M., & Power, K. School Social Work: National Perspectives on Practice in Schools. (Vol. 39, No. 3, 190-191). Oxford Academic Vol 39 Issue 3
USC Couple & Family Research Lab (2016): Power, K. A., Han, S. C., Timmons, A. C., Perrone, L., Nguyen, J., & Margolin, G. “I” usage in couples’ everyday lives: How language relates to relationship functioning. (Poster Presentation).

Ohio Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (2013):
Murnen, S., Power, K. A., Teddie, S.C., & Izzy, S. Girl’s Interests in Cultural Products and Their Gender Stereotyped Behaviors. (Poster Presentation).