Kiara Laster , LCSW

Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families through complex emotional and behavioral challenges. As an LCSW, she has specialized training and a state license to provide clinical therapy and intensive community mental health services, which have informed her practical, skills-based approach to care.

She has worked extensively in community mental health settings, offering intensive services that address a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and trauma, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, and family dynamics. Kiara focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed or stuck by exploring underlying patterns and building actionable strategies for change. Her work centers on collaboration, offering a steady, compassionate presence while helping clients identify small, meaningful steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kiara Laster

Kiara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online work in practical, accessible ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more balanced alternatives - it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult feelings, which can help reduce reactivity and support recovery from trauma and chronic worry. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolkit, offering a collaborative method to strengthen motivation and confidence when making life changes or navigating transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kiara works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies align with their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kiara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage in therapy from different locations while working together with licensed professionals and therapists to move toward meaningful goals.