- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Kiara
Kiara Pittman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions.
She has worked in clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home settings, and addiction services. Kiara spent about five years focused on substance use and addiction work with teens and adults, and she also has experience supporting people after sexual assault. Her background includes time in diverse community settings and with people from military-connected families.
Kiara describes her style as client-centered and solution-focused. Sessions typically follow the goals the person brings. She listens, offers practical feedback, and helps people build steps toward those goals. Therapy sessions often include elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative therapy to link thinking and behaviors with everyday change.
She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness methods when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Motivational interviewing informs work around readiness for change, especially with addiction and coping challenges. Kiara emphasizes practical skills people can use between sessions to manage strong feelings and reduce reactive behavior.
People who value clear steps, straightforward conversation, and a therapist who has experience in addiction and trauma often choose to work with her. She works in English and practices in Florida. To begin, prospective clients follow the site matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the persons goals and priorities. In practice she listens closely and helps people set achievable steps toward those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for managing strong reactions and reducing impulsive responses.Kiara treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and to adjust techniques as needs evolve. The aim is to match tools to the clients goals and preferences rather than to force a single method.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats she offers, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote work useful because it can fit into a busy day, make shorter check-ins possible, and remove travel time. Online sessions can also let a person practice skills in the context of their own routine. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt handouts, behavioral exercises, and mindfulness practices for remote use so progress can continue between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger tied to relationships, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone elses anger.
What is her overall therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach and combines practical skill building with discussion to reach goals set by the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in homes, and addiction services.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices within the state of Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.