- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Self esteem
About Kyana
Kyana Hall-Toney, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family issues, self-esteem concerns, and the life shifts that often come in early adulthood. Kyana also lists young adult issues among her focus areas and works with people navigating identity, work, and relationship changes.
She draws on family systems, person-centered, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions focus on practical conversation, clearer communication, and building skills to cope with everyday pressures. Kyana uses evidence-based techniques to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her background includes work with diverse groups, such as people affected by domestic violence, youth in diversion programs, and individuals experiencing homelessness. That experience contributes to a practical, down-to-earth style in therapy sessions. She has provided individual, couples, family, and group work in those settings.
Kyana integrates methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside family-focused models. She has also led psychoeducational groups on parenting and DBT skills. Her training history includes Domestic Violence Core Competency and TF-CBT exposure.
In sessions she focuses on what people want to change and on small steps that fit day-to-day life. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and track progress over time. If you are in your late teens or twenties and feeling stuck after school or at the start of a career, she lists young adult issues among the concerns she addresses.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many of the methods Kyana uses are practical and skills-based. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It helps with chronic anxiety, intense emotions, and relationship conflict.Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combines talking about difficult memories with skill building to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve coping. It is commonly used for people processing past trauma and related stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kyana will talk with clients about goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit their needs. The choice of methods is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are currently offered when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to be on camera for the whole time depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to match routines, helping people try new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Young adult issues are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses family systems, person-centered, narrative, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical, with attention to communication and small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings. That includes individual, couples, family, and group work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in New York and Florida and practices from New York. The credential shown is LMFT.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your selected location.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the onboarding process.
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