Licensed Assoc. Professional Counselor
National Board Certified Counselor (NCC)
Brainspotting Practitioner
Play Therapist ​(with supervision)
Sand Therapist (with supervision)
Child-Parent Psychotherapy Provider (in training)
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, sand/play therapist (with supervision), and Child-Parent Psychotherapy provider (in training).  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 (click on the purple tabs to move them):
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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
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Provider (in training)
University of California San Francisco
American Counseling Association​
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society​
Office Hours (Georgia residents only)
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST (In person option)
Monday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm EST (Virtual only)
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm EST (Virtual only)
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST (In person option)

Fees
Scheduling and administrative fee (one-time fee for new clients): $50
50 minute appointment: $125
75 minute appointment: $175 (Brainspotting or Child-Parent Psychotherapy sessions for parents and infants aged 0-5)
Ms. Kiana values everyone who chooses to prioritize their mental health and is willing to offer a reduced rate pending financial need documentation.