Therapist profile
Kiara Pittman, LMHC
FL LMHC - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kiara
Kiara Pittman is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, sexual assault and young adult issues.
Kiara draws on client-centered work to guide sessions. She invites people to set the goals and brings practical tools to help reach them. Many sessions include cognitive behavioral techniques to change patterns of thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness skills are also used to manage strong emotions and increase present-moment awareness.
Her background includes work in clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home services, and addiction settings. She has about five years of focused experience with substance use concerns for both teenagers and adults, and experience addressing sexual assault and trauma. Growing up in a military family and living in many places informs her understanding of life transitions and cultural differences.
In session she listens, offers direct feedback, and collaborates on steps forward. Expect practical suggestions, check-ins on progress, and space to reframe problems so they feel more manageable. The emphasis is on what the person wants to accomplish and small, concrete changes to get there.
People who want straightforward, goal-oriented work that includes skills practice often find this approach helpful. Those considering Kiara should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How Kiara applies therapy approaches online
Kiara commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered work centers the person's goals and experience, with the therapist listening and responding to those priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and coping struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building more effective interpersonal skills.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and the plan is reviewed together during regular check-ins.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people use online sessions to practice skills between meetings and check progress with shorter, regular appointments when that helps daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people manage relationship strain, family conflict, and parenting stress. Her work also covers codependency and communication challenges within households.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and goal-focused. She uses practical tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to work toward those goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in mental health settings. That includes clinics, hospitals, outpatient programs, in-home care, and addiction services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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