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Kiara Laster, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Kiara
Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with four years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and self-esteem concerns. Kiara speaks English and offers support to people living in California.
Kiara's work often focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness and motivational interviewing to support change when motivation feels uncertain.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Kiara listens to what is most pressing, breaks problems into smaller parts, and helps set concrete next steps. She discusses patterns like communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and isolation so people can try different coping options.
Her background includes community mental health settings where she provided intensive services with varied age groups and complex needs. That experience informs a practical approach to symptoms such as post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, body image concerns, and caregiver stress.
People who prefer clear structure and hands-on tools may find this approach useful. Kiara encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts methods if something is not working. To get started, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and habits that keep problems going. In online sessions this means tracking situations, noticing associated thoughts, and testing small behavioral experiments between meetings to see what changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to notice the present moment and bodily signals; it can help reduce reactivity to stress and improve calmness through short exercises practiced in daily life.Finding the right method is part of the work. Kiara will review your goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to try first. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted based on what helps most in practice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, or remove travel time from the appointment. Ask about session length and the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so your chosen option fits your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and self-esteem issues, plus related topics like body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Kiara uses CBT to help notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through small experiments and concrete homework between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of clinical experience, including work in community mental health providing intensive services to varied client needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
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 sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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