Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kiara Laster, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma Support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 127074
- NPI
- 1164093308
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kiara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Goal focused work
About Kiara
Kiara Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family-related concerns. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people untangle what feels most pressing in day-to-day life.
Kiara draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable changes. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to build momentum toward goals. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps and doable strategies rather than lengthy theory.
Her background includes work in community mental health where she provided intensive services to children, teens, and families. That setting gave her experience with crises, communication breakdowns, and layered stressors. She brings that experience to sessions when clients need help sorting immediate problems alongside longer term concerns.
Typical topics she addresses include self-esteem, body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety. Kiara helps people name those patterns, practice new ways of responding, and track what changes over time.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, practical tools, and collaborative planning to make progress between appointments.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kiara commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or low mood, and it is useful for managing stress and social anxiety. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with rumination and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kiara will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and daily life. She checks in about what helps and adjusts strategies as progress is made.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions allow easier scheduling around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can reduce travel time. Online sessions can also make brief check-ins or skills practice simpler to fit into a weekday break. Confirm the exact formats offered during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions match practical needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related issues. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, self-esteem, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using short-term strategies and clear steps. Sessions combine skills practice with discussion about real-life problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That work included providing intensive services in community mental health.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. The site matching process will list available formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be shown during the booking steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers