I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 4 years of professional work experience and 12 years in the profession. I have experience in helping people with stress and mental health such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders in addition to people adjusting to physical health conditions, varying types of grief, low self esteem, self harm, the many grey areas of living from birth to death, people identifying with LGBTQIA, life changes that leave you questioning everything and not sure how to move forward successfully. I also believe that, for many different reasons, people tend to get in their own way. Sometimes, we just need to sit down and practice some humility and things start to look much different. No matter what it is that is causing your pain, seeking answers for how to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
OH LISW I.1901397
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Kira is well versed in her field; she helped set very realistic goals for me that have been so helpful!
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Kira for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd
Kira has been the best help I could have come across.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Kira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and anger management
You can tell just by talking to Kira that she really cares and she has everything I would be looking for in a therapist where she listens really well and makes sure that the responses she gives are helpful.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Kira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Kira is so bright and wonderful. She brings joy (but not superficial joy!) to hard conversations and I always feel heard around her. She truly takes the time to listen, ask questions, and deduce what is important to her patients.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Kira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kira is incredibly kind and empathetic and truly supports those who are in therapy with her. I’ve never felt uncomfortable in therapy with her which is amazing because I’m an extremely uncomfortable human in general. I highly recommend her, she’s divine.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Kira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
Kira has a special way of connecting with you. She feels like a close friend, a confidant, yet still being professional. She's really good of making sure you know she’s there for you, and she researched many ways and exercises to help you in whatever specific topic you need help with at that moment.
I’m soooo happy I found her!!!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Kira for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes