We all deserve to thrive.
Specialties
Kia’s expertise allows her to adapt for each client/group by integrating multiple therapeutic approaches to explore a range of issues including trauma, anxiety, grief, depression and stress.
Life Challenges and Transitions
Life is full of unexpected changes. Kia works with clients to reflect on their sense of being and discover opportunities
for growth and healing during major changes including: changes in career or education, re-entry into the community after incarceration, death of a loved one or pet and relationship issues.
Sexual and Gender Identity
Helping LGBTQIA+ people to come to a consensual, comfortable, and self-accepting place with their sexual and/or gender identity - no matter where they are in the process. Letters of support for clients seeking gender-affirming medical care available upon evaluation.
Trauma and Violence
Support for survivors of violence including: childhood trauma and abuse (complex PTSD), crime, community violence, physical assault, sexual abuse. Kia works with clients to understand a traumatic event as well as process associated feelings and memories so that they may experience recovery and growth.
Health & Caregiving Concerns
Helping clients navigate stress and adjustment from chronic illness, care transitions, medical trauma, injury, surgery and major procedures. Kia provides support for family and professional caregivers to prevent burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
“There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space.
Let your journey be the balm.”
Dawn Serra
Clinical Services
Direct Client Services
Intro Call | Consultation
An opportunity for Kia to get to know more about the client and their goals. This is also the client’s opportunity to learn about the therapist’s process.
15 mins | Free | Get Started.
Clinical Assessment
Initial Appointment
This initial meeting is a time where Kia will explore the client’s history, needs, goals, and strengths to develop a treatment plan. Also known as an intake or diagnostic evaluation.
Up to 2 hrs | $200 | Get Started.
Individual
Therapy Session
In depth sessions allowing client’s and Kia to work towards treatment goals, cope with a recent change or manage a crisis.
60 mins | $180
45 mins | $140
30 mins | $85
Get Started.
Group Therapy Session
These session are for small groups of five to ten people where groups can meet weekly with Kia to talk about their shared problems and goals. Groups may focus on a specific topics and issues such as: anger, loss, self-esteem or skills such as: mindfulness and socialization.
Up to 90 mins | $65/person | Get Started.
Clients are asked to cancel or reschedule appointments within 24 hours of their scheduled session time.
Missed or Late Cancellation of an Appointment will be charged $55/session.
Non-Direct Client Services
Clinical Supervision
Support for social workers seeking preparation for licensure in the state of North Carolina.
$80/hr | Get Started.
Professional/clinical
Consultations
Ongoing and one-time consultation meetings with Kia for health/wellness professionals wanting to manage stress and to build skills as they work with clients experiencing trauma from violence or injury.
$120/hr | Get Started.
Technical Assistance
These sessions provide support for program managers and private practitioners in developing organizational documents, forms, short-term goals, and long-term strategic plans.
$75/hr | Get Started.
Group/Community
Education & Training
Presentations on wellness and self-care for groups/communities in multiple settings including: community centers, schools, libraries, churches, health clinics and hospitals
+ Workshops Pricing | $140/hr
+ Travel Expenses (If Applicable) | Varies
+ Preparation (If Applicable) | $75/hr
Please contact me for more information.
Court & Legal Fees
+ Appearances at depositions or testifying in court, assessment and document preparation | $140/hr
+ Reviewing of materials, attending meetings and conference calls | $75/hr
+ Travel Expenses | Varies
Please contact me for more information.
Records Request
+ Retrieval Fee | Electronic Copy Only | $15
+ Paper Copy | $15 plus 11¢/page
Please contact me for more information.
Insurance
Kia is currently an in-network provider for the following North Carolina Insurances:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Evernorth (Cigna)
Humana
United Health (Optum)
Medicare.
Please mention during your initial consultation if you would like to use your insurance.
Kia is not currently in-network with insurances in the District of Columbia.
Out of Network
Psychotherapy services are typically eligible for reimbursement by health insurance. If you have an insurance plan that we do not accept, the practice will accept self-pay and will provide you with a receipt of payment to attach to your insurance company’s claim form.
Fee Reduction / Sliding Scale
At this time sliding scale slots are full. For low-cost therapy options, click here.
Payment
Cash, check, and major credit cards accepted for payment. All payments are due on the date of service.
“Kia’s commitment to ensuring each patient receives patient-centered, trauma-informed care exceeds that of any other clinicians I have worked with in the past.”
- M.S. Community Violence Intervention Program Manager
Questions before getting started? Get in touch.
Beginning January 1, 2022, The “No Surprises” Act requires health care practitioners to inform new and prospective clients (uninsured and private pay) that they have a right to a “Good Faith Estimate” on the charges they may be billed.