Kiara Laster

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW California

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Kiara

Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family-related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on four years of clinical experience working in community mental health, where she provided intensive support to children, teens, and families facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Kiara aims to help clients clarify what feels overwhelming and identify practical steps toward relief and growth.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to address symptoms and daily functioning. She also integrates narrative and motivational interviewing strategies to explore personal stories, strengthen motivation, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

Kiara pays attention to issues like self-esteem, body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and lingering effects of trauma, helping clients build skills and new perspectives. Based in California, she conducts sessions in English and offers a range of online formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Online approaches and flexible care

Kiara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach present-moment awareness and coping techniques that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she employs to support clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and strengthening commitment.

Finding the right approach is collaborative and may evolve over time. Kiara works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, blending techniques as needed to match each person's situation and pace.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit different lifestyles. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home, during breaks, or while traveling, and make it easier to maintain regular sessions when schedules are busy or transportation is limited.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kiara commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem challenges. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines practical skill-building with reflective work, using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing to meet different needs.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Kiara has four years of experience delivering mental health services in community settings, including intensive programs for children, teens, and families with complex challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California under license number CA LCSW 127074 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted, and she provides services only to clients within the regions she is licensed to serve.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English