Licensed Assoc. Professional Counselor
National Board Certified Counselor (NCC)
Brainspotting Practitioner
Play Therapist ​(with supervision)
Sand Therapist (with supervision)
DBT Trained
Ms. Kiana is an enthusiastic clinician who strives to provide excellent care and meet the needs of child, adolescent, and adult clients.  She has clinical experiences working with foster families, adopted children and families, and at a child advocacy center with parents and children after experiences of trauma/abuse.  Kiana uses a holistic approach when working with clients and assists them with grounding and centering themselves in each session to recover from adverse experiences, racism, abuse/neglect, and other life challenges.  Her focus areas include trauma-informed care, play therapy, and multicultural counseling.

Kiana is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (APC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), brainspotting practitioner, and sand/play therapist (with supervision).  She graduated with a Master of Science degree from Georgia State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Kiana joined the Play Wellness team and received training to provide virtual therapy in the state of Georgia in 2020.  She feels most connected within herself when she is writing, surrounded by nature, listening to R&B music, or organizing her space.  She also recharges by spending time with loved ones.  For more information about Ms. Kiana, see below:
  • Education
  • Licensure/Certifications
  • Professional Memberships
  • Office Hours & Fees
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Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology with a minor in Sociology
Western Washington University

HIGHLIGHTED TRAININGS

Brainspotting Practitioner
(Phase 1)
Brainspotting U.S.A.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Narrative Exposure Therapy
Stewards of Children:
Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Online Therapy Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trained
Sand Therapy
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (APC)
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors
American Counseling Association​
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society​
Office Hours (Georgia residents only; Virtual Services: In-Office Services resuming August 2021)
Sunday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Monday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EST
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm EST

Fees
$50 scheduling and administrative fee (one-time fee for new clients)
$125 per 50 min appointment - Ms. Kiana values everyone who chooses to prioritize their mental health and is willing to offer a reduced rate pending financial need documentation.