Welcome! My name is Kiana (she/her). I identify as an affirmative, client-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapist who tailors therapy to meet the client needs. I hold a social-justice and anti-racism framework inside and outside of my therapy work. I integrate cultural humility, social justice, anti-oppressive, anti-carceral approaches, and advocacy in my practice. BIPOC and LGBTQ Allied.

I have worked for 5 years in mental health. I am an alum of University of San Diego with a M.A. in Marital and Family Therapy and of San Diego State University with a B.A. in Psychology, minor in Counseling and Social Change. My philosophy is that all individuals should have an opportunity to access mental health services for wellness and recovery regardless of their ability to pay. I strive to make the world a happier and more enjoyable place to live in through my work in and outside of the field.

I was born and raised in San Diego primarily by my mom and our family support system. My own personal journey with healing has brought me to being my own hype woman, creating a new relationship with movement and continuing to embrace all of me. I love wearing clay earrings of various colors, having late night dances in front of the TV playing music, believe I have a goofy and humorous nature (that will shine through during sessions). I enjoy cooking at home, experimenting in the kitchen, and speaking to my cat as if I’m on a cooking show.