Kiana Thomas , LPC

Kiana Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at South University. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), she applies professional training in clinical mental health to support clients through a range of challenges.

She has experience working in both private practice and public agencies, bringing practical knowledge from diverse settings to her counseling approach. Kiana often employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns, set attainable goals, and develop concrete strategies for change.

Kiana enjoys working with both individuals and couples, creating a calm and therapeutic atmosphere where clients can explore stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship concerns. She focuses on helping clients move toward their goals while honoring each person’s unique strengths and values.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching strategies to reframe thinking and build new coping skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and immediate goals, emphasizing small, achievable steps toward change. This approach can be useful for people seeking focused, goal-oriented work on relationship concerns, life transitions, or specific problems.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own process of growth. It can help clients who want a supportive space to explore emotions, build self-understanding, and work through interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kiana will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adapt strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue work from a distance, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing care.