Kiana Thomas, LPC

Kiana Thomas earned 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 is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, a credential that indicates advanced training and supervised clinical experience in counseling.

She has experience working in both private practice and public agencies, bringing practical skills from multiple settings to her therapeutic work. Kiana often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and develop strategies for change. She creates a supportive atmosphere for individuals and couples seeking guidance and growth.

Kiana works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, interpersonal challenges, and relationship issues. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on helping clients build skills they can use beyond the therapy room. She aims to make therapy approachable while focusing on meaningful progress toward each person’s goals.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care with Kiana Thomas

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a strong therapeutic relationship. In this approach the therapist supports clients as they explore their feelings and clarify their values, which can help with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving because it combines reflection with concrete skills practice.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths, resources, and steps that move a person toward specific goals. It is goal-oriented and often helpful for people who want focused, short-term work on particular issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kiana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kiana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow care from home or other convenient locations, and make it easier to maintain consistent sessions around work, family, and other commitments.