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Kiana Thomas

Kiana Thomas

LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 5+ years of experience

Practical counseling for stress and anger

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  • Goal focused
  • Skill building
  • Plainspoken approach

About Kiana

Kiana Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship difficulties. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style aims to make conversations feel straightforward and useful for daily life.

Thomas uses simple tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change routine reactions. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. Mindfulness methods are used to help people stay present when emotions feel overwhelming.

She completed a bachelor of science in Experimental Psychology at the University of South Carolina and a master of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. Her background includes work in private practice and public agencies, which gives her experience with a range of concerns.

Kiana helps people talk through issues such as depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses areas like body image, codependency, and coping with major life changes. Anger is listed among her focus areas, and she offers ways to manage intense feelings and impulsivity.

Therapy sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented. Kiana encourages clients to set small, achievable steps and to notice concrete changes between sessions. She brings five years of counseling experience to support people seeking relief and clearer direction.

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

Approaches that translate to online care

This therapist often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that fuel stress, anger, or low mood. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.

She also uses solution-focused therapy to set clear, short-term goals and track progress. This approach focuses on what is working now and builds small steps toward measurable change. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help people notice strong emotions without acting on them immediately.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and everyday routines. That may mean trying a combination of strategies and adjusting what is used over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during breaks. These practical benefits help many people maintain consistency while working toward clearer coping skills and better emotional control.

At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LPC · No. 8110
NPI
1780245258

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed here?

This practice works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strains, self-esteem problems, and related areas.

What therapeutic style should I expect?

Sessions combine client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused planning. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used where helpful to change behavior and set short-term goals.

What is the therapist's background?

The clinician has five years of experience and has worked in both private practice and public agencies. She earned a bachelor of science in Experimental Psychology and a master of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

What are the credentials and location?

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

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work together with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin the process?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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