Kiara Laster, LCSW

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for self-esteem and stress

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

Action-focused
Trauma-informed
Goal oriented

About Kiara

Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, with attention to immediate concerns like low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

Kiara draws on what she learned over four years in community mental health settings. She uses clear, goal-oriented techniques to untangle stress and relationship tensions. Sessions often look at patterns that keep someone feeling stuck and build small steps toward change.

Her work covers trauma and post-traumatic stress, and she helps people who struggle with guilt, shame, or social anxiety. Kiara also addresses body image and caregiver-related stress, and she supports those trying to strengthen self-love and confidence.

She blends several practical approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and narrative techniques to reshape personal stories. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools help set realistic goals and track progress.

Kiara practices in California and holds an LCSW credential. She offers therapy in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients use the site continue button on this profile and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Kiara’s approaches translate to online therapy

Kiara commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to ease anxiety and low self-esteem. Mindfulness therapy teaches focused attention and simple breathing or awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress.

She also brings motivational interviewing into sessions to help people clarify what matters and find the motivation to make changes. These methods pair well with short term goals and practical steps, which makes progress easier to track during remote sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kiara talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, then recommends techniques to try first. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most, keeping the process collaborative and goal oriented.

Session formats are not listed explicitly here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for quieter check-ins during a workday, or reduce travel time. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect helps ensure therapy fits into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kiara help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like body image and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative with a focus on setting small goals, changing unhelpful thoughts, and using mindfulness to lessen reactivity.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kiara has four years of experience working in community mental health before offering this practice.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Kiara?

Click the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.