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Welcome! My name is Kiana Gandy, a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and Washington state. I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Western Washington University. I specialize in supporting adolescents, teens and adults through various mental health challenges and life transitions. 

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My early clinical experience began at a foster care agency, where I worked closely with children displaying challenging behaviors, provided parenting support, and connected families with essential community resources to strengthen their home environments. I then expanded my expertise at both a children's advocacy center and private practice, where I gained extensive experience in both individual and family therapy. The diverse supervision and mentorship I received throughout my career have provided me with a wealth of knowledge that I integrate into my work with every client, ranging from ages 5 to 55.

 

When working with adults, I especially enjoy working with work/life integration, helping clients cultivate greater presence in both their professional and personal lives. I'm passionate about helping people break free from the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing tendencies that may be limiting their personal growth. Additionally, I am passionate about working with men and women who are ready to dive into inner child work—exploring past experiences and fostering a deeper sense of self-understanding.

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I’m committed to supporting kids in expanding their emotional vocabulary to enhance self-expression and the development of a healthy self-concept. I help children process difficult experiences, such as the emotional impact of a divorce or separation, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and race-related stressors. My goal is to help children, by partnering with parents, to build confidence, awareness and  to support children in developing healthy behaviors and a resilient sense of self. ​

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As an integrative therapist, I combine various therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs.

My practice is client-centered, flexible, and holistic, addressing emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. I utilize techniques from person centered, cognitive-behavioral, trauma informed and solution focused therapy approaches. With my compassionate and personable approach, my goal is to create a comfortable space for discussing uncomfortable topics.

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