- CBT informed
- Solution-focused
- Warm and direct
About Kiana
Kiana Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and career concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach is direct and warm, and she aims to make sessions feel manageable for busy lives.
She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help clients tackle problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work, which looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small changes that move a person toward their goals.
Kiana earned a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. She then completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University. She has about five years of professional experience in both private practice and public agencies.
In sessions she prioritizes practical skills such as coping techniques, sleep and eating habit adjustments, and communication strategies for relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, and attention challenges like ADHD.
Her work includes attention to complex themes such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She is based in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
People interested in working on career decisions, mood disorders, or life transitions can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning to set achievable next steps.
She uses clear, goal-oriented methods to help clients tackle problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her work, which looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small changes that move a person toward their goals.
Kiana earned a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. She then completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University. She has about five years of professional experience in both private practice and public agencies.
In sessions she prioritizes practical skills such as coping techniques, sleep and eating habit adjustments, and communication strategies for relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, intimacy-related struggles, and attention challenges like ADHD.
Her work includes attention to complex themes such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and compassion fatigue. She is based in South Carolina and holds the LPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English.
People interested in working on career decisions, mood disorders, or life transitions can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning to set achievable next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what matters most to the client; it helps people feel heard and shape goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps toward clear goals and highlights what is already working.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means sessions can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy schedule by removing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, and allowing sessions during lunch breaks or between appointments. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in day-to-day settings and maintain momentum between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kiana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, and relationship difficulties, among other concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using goal-focused methods to help people make changes that feel doable.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and about five years of experience in private practice and public agencies.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.