Supporting developing minds with relational, science-informed care.

Co-founder, therapist, and writer exploring how relationships shape brain development, emotional well-being, and cognitive health.

About Emily

Kincove Adolescent Therapy and Wellness

Kincove Adolescent Therapy & Wellness is a Los Angeles–based practice co-founded by sisters Emily and Sophia Waitt to provide integrative, developmentally informed care for teens, young adults, and families. Drawing on psychodynamic theory, attachment research, and modern neuroscience, Kincove offers therapeutic support designed to foster emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and long-term wellbeing.

Therapy Services

Whether you and your partner have left the honeymoon phase in the dust, your teenager is finding adolescence unbearable (didn’t we all?), or something in between, Emily’s creative approaches are here to help.

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Emily Rose Waitt, LMFT, PsyD(c)
Psychodynamic Child, Adolescent, & Family Psychotherapist • Founder of Kincove Adolescent Therapy & Wellness • Writer & Speaker

I’m a psychotherapist, researcher, and founder dedicated to elevating adolescent mental health. My work blends psychodynamic depth, developmental neuroscience, and practical, real-world strategies to support teens, young adults, and families.

From the therapy room to community workshops to national media outlets, I help young people build insight, resilience, and emotional flexibility—while supporting the parents and systems around them.

Where do I go from here?

  • Step 1: Contact Us

    Don’t be afraid to reach out to us and let us know what kind of therapy you are interested in.

  • Step 2: Free Consult

    We will contact you to set-up a free phone consult to find out what kind of therapy would be best for you.

  • Step 3: Schedule Appointment

    Once you fill out the new patient in-take form, we will schedule an appointment with you.

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FAQs

  • Sessions normally last 50 minutes. Some may be over or under that timeframe.

  • We are a private private practice that accepts private pay and HSA. Make sure to check into your unique Health Savings Account to see if you qualify.

  • Yes, we offer both in-person visits and virtual.

  • Individual - $150

    Couples & Families - $175

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