Kiana Thomas, LPC

Kiana Thomas is a licensed professional counselor with five years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She communicates in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for busy lives.

Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on Client-Centered techniques to create a supportive space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Mindfulness practices are added when present-moment awareness and emotional regulation will help reduce distress.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. She has experience in both private practice settings and public agencies, which informs a flexible, real-world approach to care.

Kiana commonly addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and career stress. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and coping with major life changes.

Sessions aim to identify small, achievable goals and build practical skills for everyday life. The method is straightforward - notice what’s happening, try a different response, and assess what works. This step-by-step rhythm helps people make steady progress toward clearer thinking and calmer days.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating an accepting space where people can speak freely about what matters to them. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental presence while sorting through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress by breaking problems into small, testable steps.

Mindfulness Therapy adds simple practices to notice bodily sensations and thoughts without getting swept up in them, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift and progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer quick, flexible ways to share updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit therapy into a busy day.