Kiara Laster, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate care for depression and anxiety

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Practical coping tools
Goal focused work
Gentle trauma support

About Kiara

Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life. She sees people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping clients make steady progress toward clearer days and better routines.

Kiara draws on four years of clinical experience that includes community mental health settings. That work involved intensive support for people facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She uses that background to offer focused, empathetic care for common and painful struggles.

In sessions she uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build small, manageable changes. She also brings Narrative Therapy techniques to help people make sense of painful experiences and Mindfulness Therapy to strengthen present-moment coping skills.

Kiara aims to create a calm space to talk through what matters most. She helps clients set concrete goals and tries to keep work practical and doable between sessions. Her style is collaborative - she works with each person to find strategies that fit their life.

Her practice is based in California and sessions are conducted in English. If you are interested in starting, follow the service's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Kiara's Methods Translate to Online Work

Kiara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage stress and anxiety in day-to-day moments.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find the reasons they want change and to build the commitment to act. This approach is useful for addressing low motivation, caregiver stress, and patterns that feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kiara discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past, then adjusts methods to fit each person. That collaborative process helps ensure the strategies feel relevant and doable.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how therapy will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule checks between work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter follow-up sessions when useful. It can also make it possible to use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets during the session in real time. Ask about current options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick sessions that fit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kiara commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and family-related concerns. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, and social anxiety.

What is her overall approach in therapy?

Sessions blend practical techniques and reflective work. Kiara uses methods that target thoughts and behavior while also exploring personal narratives and present-moment coping.

What is Kiara's background and experience?

She has four years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings providing intensive services. That experience informs her hands-on, problem-solving style.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Kiara holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated LCSW, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available with this therapist. The matching process will clarify how sessions are delivered.

How does payment or cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kiara?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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