- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Client-centered work
About Kiara
Kiara Pittman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues common to young adults navigating major life changes.
Kiara focuses on practical, person-first counseling. Sessions center on what the client wants to change and clear steps to get there. She uses straightforward conversation, teaching tools, and skill practice so people can apply what they learn between meetings.
Her background includes work in clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home care, and addiction settings. She has five years of focused experience addressing substance abuse and addictions with both teenagers and adults, and she has worked with survivors of sexual assault and trauma. That experience shows up in how she plans sessions and sets goals with clients.
Kiara draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and narrative techniques. She helps clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior, try practical experiments, and reframe difficult personal stories. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools are used to support decision making and emotional regulation.
Having grown up in a military family and lived in many places, Kiara is used to adapting to different cultures and perspectives. She aims to help people sort priorities, build coping skills, and make steady progress toward clearer goals.
To get started clients are encouraged to describe their main concerns and what they hope to change. Kiara then works with them to set small, achievable steps that fit day-to-day life.
How Kiara blends therapy approaches for online sessions
Kiara commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-centered work means sessions follow the client's priorities and goals, with the therapist offering guidance and reflective listening.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy tools for emotion regulation and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness. DBT skills help with managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practice supports noticing thoughts and sensations without getting swept up by them.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Kiara will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different tools for a few sessions and adjusting as progress is seen.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around classes, work, or travel. Phone check-ins can be a shorter option when time or bandwidth is limited, while video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Discussing practical arrangements is part of the first meeting so sessions align with day-to-day life and responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kiara help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes including young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to teach skills and try small experiments between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kiara has eight years working in mental health settings, including five years focused on substance abuse and addictions work with teenagers and adults.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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