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Kiana Thomas, LPC

Therapist in South Carolina

Compassionate practical help for real-life struggles

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Kiana Thomas

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC
  • License listedLPC, South Carolina (no. 8110)
  • NPI number1780245258
  • Experience5 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Focus on goals
  • Practical coping skills
  • Mindful listening

About Kiana

Kiana Thomas, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. She also supports clients dealing with trauma, addiction concerns, intimacy questions, and challenges like sleep or eating problems. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.

She trained in psychology and clinical mental health counseling at local universities in South Carolina and has five years of professional experience in both private practice and public agencies. Kiana uses everyday language in sessions and focuses on what a person needs right now rather than long technical explanations.

Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients notice patterns, try small changes, and build on what works. She also draws on Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to keep the pace guided by the client's experience and values.

In a typical session she listens first, then helps set a practical goal or experiment to try between visits. Sessions often focus on coping skills, shifting unhelpful thinking, and building routines for better sleep, mood, or relationships. Progress is tracked with simple steps so clients can see change.

People looking to explore stress, mood concerns, addictions, or relationship tensions will find straightforward support aimed at real-life changes. Kiana encourages people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their week.

How Kiana’s Approaches Work Online

Kiana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to shift mood and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and builds on what a person already does well to create change.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she and the client decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during breaks. It can also let people try approaches like CBT exercises or solution-focused tasks between meetings to keep progress moving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

Kiana works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, and related challenges listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and small experiments between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of experience working in private practice and public agencies, supporting people with mood, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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