Best Gastonia therapists near me

Hi, I’m Ms Kia, a dedicated therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and those in their early 30s (ages 13-35), providing a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, overcome obstacles, and foster personal growth. I work with a diverse range of clients facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other mental health concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re a teen navigating school stress, a young adult adjusting to major life changes, or someone seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to guide you toward healing and balance. Let’s work together to build a healthier mindset and create positive change. Reach out today to take the first step!

Greetings! I am a mental health clinician who specializes in working with individuals who are challenged with PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, self-defeating thoughts, communication skills, boundary setting, coping skills, and life transitions. I have experience working with individuals and families in various practice settings. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My approach is empowering, direct, and collaborative, customizing treatment modalities to align with the unique needs and goals of each individual. I am committed to meeting clients where they are, creating a safe and supportive environment that facilitates personal healing and growth. I am aware of the stigma created surrounding mental health in vulnerable communities. I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of strength and resiliency. I am honored to be able to support you on your path towards healing and evolving.

I enjoy helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate the challenges of daily life. Whether it's dealing with school stress, peer relationships, anxiety, sadness, or simply trying to figure out who you are, I am here to help!

My goal of care is to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients along with compassion and trust into the therapeutic relationship, to help promote healing. I have experience with working with a variety of issues including anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, depression, anger management, and adjustment/life changes, and I have experience collaborating with professionals on multidisciplinary teams in a variety of settings and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I strongly value the relationship between client and therapist and see it as a key aspect of driving growth and change.