Kiara Pittman, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Kiara

Kiara Pittman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She brings eight years of clinical experience and a calm, welcoming manner to sessions. Kiara focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, anger, addictions, trauma and self-esteem.

She aims to help people take the first step toward support and feel heard from the start. Kiara draws on practical techniques rather than long lectures. Much of her work combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.

Background and approach

She helps clients notice patterns, try small changes, and practice new skills between sessions. Her background includes treatment in clinics, hospitals, outpatient settings, in-home care, and addiction programs. She has about five years of specific experience addressing substance use issues for teenagers and adults, and experience working with survivors of sexual assault and trauma.

She also pays attention to multicultural needs and life transitions. In sessions Kiara invites clients to set goals and steer the conversation. She offers guidance, teaches coping strategies, and checks in on progress.

Sessions are interactive and grounded in everyday examples so people can use what they learn right away. Clients can expect a straightforward, warm approach that emphasizes practical steps. Kiara aims to help people feel more in control, reduce overwhelming emotions, and move toward clearer choices in their lives.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist offers empathy and supports you in naming goals while you lead the session. This approach helps when you need a steady, accepting space to sort out difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks problems into small steps and uses brief exercises you can practice between meetings. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication which can help with anger, intense moods, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as you make progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue support during transitions or travel. Many people find the variety of formats helps them stay consistent and practice skills in daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kiara assist with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, and life changes. Addictions, trauma and sexual assault recovery are also part of her focus.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and client-centered. She listens first, then offers practical tools from evidence-based approaches to meet the goals you name.

What is her professional background?

Kiara has eight years of experience in clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home care, and addiction settings. She has roughly five years working specifically with substance use issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with credential FL LMHC MH16987.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

Next step

Talk to Kiara

Takes a few minutes
Nothing to set up just to look
Stop at any point

Book with Kiara