- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused
About Kiara
Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Kiara also addresses related concerns like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
Kiara draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. She helps people name what feels overwhelming, identify unhelpful patterns, and try small changes between meetings. Conversations are direct and grounded in real problems rather than abstract theory. Sessions may include setting concrete goals, practicing new skills, and reviewing what helped or didn’t help during the week.
Her background includes work in community mental health, where she provided intensive services to children, teens, and families. That experience informs her ability to notice how past events and current relationships affect day-to-day life. Kiara uses what she learned there to support adults who are trying to untangle painful memories or ongoing stressors.
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches. These methods are used to address symptoms and to build coping strategies for everyday challenges. Kiara aims to help clients translate session insights into manageable steps.
People looking to begin are invited to use the online scheduling pathway. The process asks a few questions to match goals and then lets you pick a first session time. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Kiara often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention practices and body awareness to help manage stress and stay present during difficult emotions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change. That method is helpful when someone wants to shift habits or take steps toward better self-care. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on needs, goals, and preferences.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into work or family schedules, shortening travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online meetings can also allow for a quieter check-in or stepping through skills without arranging extra time away from daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, using skills practice and short-term strategies. She combines talking through issues with concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in clinical settings, including community mental health. That work has informed her approach to trauma and ongoing stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.