Profile / United States
Kiara Williams, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT based
- ACT and DBT skills
- Focus on self esteem
About Kiara
Kiara Williams is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of experience. She sees people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family tensions, and self-esteem issues. She also focuses on body image, communication problems, mood difficulties, and building self-love.
Kiara works in a straightforward, skills-based way. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and build practical routines for day-to-day life. Sessions use clear tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful.
Her approach treats clients as the expert on their own life. She listens for goals and priorities, then suggests small experiments to test different ways of thinking or acting. Notes and homework are offered to reinforce what is practiced in session.
Kiara’s background includes supporting people through life transitions and relationship strain. She aims to make sessions concrete and focused on the next steps people can take between meetings. Progress is measured by what clients notice changing in their daily routines and feelings.
Sessions are conducted in English from her New York practice. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Kiara uses CBT, ACT, and DBT online
Kiara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try alternative responses. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments to change thoughts, behaviors, and mood, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that matter. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are offered when people need concrete skills for emotion regulation and improving communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kiara discusses your goals and preferences and then recommends methods to try together. She checks in and adjusts the plan based on what works for you, so the approach can shift over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a weekday break. Licensed professionals can use remote appointments to keep momentum between in-person visits or when coordinating across locations.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, mood disorders, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using concrete exercises and short experiments to change thoughts and behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside ACT and DBT techniques as relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and related areas.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and provides services from New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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