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Kiana Thomas

Therapist · South Carolina

Kiana Thomas, LPC

Compassionate, practical help for everyday habits

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Goal focused
  • Practical steps

About Kiana

Kiana Thomas, LPC, offers straightforward, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and related concerns. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Her tone is direct and calm, aiming to make therapy feel manageable for someone juggling family and life demands.

Thomas holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University and a bachelor’s in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina. She has five years of experience in both private practice and public agencies. That mix gives her familiarity with short-term goal work and longer conversations when they are needed.

Her in-room work leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable steps. She also uses Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches to help people slow down, notice thoughts, and make choices that reflect their values. Motivational Interviewing shows up when someone wants to find the motivation to change habits.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Thomas helps people set goals, try small behavioral experiments, and track what works. She pays attention to relationship dynamics, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and patterns like codependency or impulsivity.

People can expect plain language, focused homework when useful, and a steady focus on improving daily routines and thinking patterns. The aim is clearer decision making and more manageable days rather than quick fixes.

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

How Kiana Uses Talk and Practice Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's goals. It means the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them name what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and daily habits and turns those observations into small, practical experiments to change mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to decide whether CBT, solution-focused steps, or a gentler client-centered stance fits best. Goal setting and adjusting the plan happen together, based on needs and what feels doable.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know what is offered for online work. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full visit isn't needed. It can also make it simpler to try skills between sessions in real life and bring those experiences back to therapy for discussion.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and attention-related challenges.

How would you describe the therapist's approach?

The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques with Client-Centered and Mindfulness elements to focus on thoughts and everyday habits.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and five years of experience in private practice and public agencies.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

The therapist holds an LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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