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- Client-centered approach
- CBT and narrative work
- Addiction experience
About Kiara
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 8 years of experience, Kiara Pittman supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues. Kiara practices in English and works with adults, couples, and teenagers according to her background.
Kiara draws on a client-centered approach to guide sessions. She listens for each person’s goals and uses that as the map for work together. Much of her practical work includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and reframe personal stories.
Her clinical style is active and engaging. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill practice, and structured discussion so people leave with concrete steps to try. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness ideas also appear, particularly when addressing addiction and coping skills.
Kiara’s work history includes clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home care, and addiction services. She has about five years of focused experience with substance use concerns for both teenagers and adults and with sexual assault and trauma work.
Growing up in a military family and moving frequently informed her approach. She highlights adaptability and perspective as useful tools. Kiara aims to help people get clearer about what they want and take manageable steps toward those goals.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy is about listening to the person and shaping sessions around their stated goals. Online or in person, this approach keeps the focus on the priorities a person brings and on building a plan together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical and action-oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many common concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with strong emotions and relationship difficulty.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Plans can shift as needs change, and Kiara uses skills-based work alongside reflective conversation to adjust the path forward.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments, reduce travel time, and fit short check-ins around a workday. Different formats also let people choose sessions that suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or less time on camera without committing to a particular service.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and active. She listens for goals, then uses practical tools like CBT and narrative techniques to work toward those goals together.
How many years has she practiced?
She has eight years of experience in the mental health field, including about five years working specifically with substance use concerns and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices as an LMHC in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.