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- Stress and anxiety
- Perinatal concerns
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Kiyeka
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with three years of clinical practice, Kiyeka Gift helps adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and changes in life stage. She also focuses on perinatal mental health and women’s health issues. Sessions are conducted in English and built around practical coping strategies.
Kiyeka draws on a background in public health, foster care, and social services. She uses straightforward approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness during sessions. The work centers on identifying small, manageable steps that reduce overwhelm and move toward concrete goals.
Her style is informal and direct. Conversations are meant to be honest and practical rather than scripted or academic. She helps people break down problems into what can be tried next and checks whether those steps are helping.
Kiyeka often supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, issues of isolation or loneliness, and struggles with self-esteem and social anxiety. She also addresses forgiveness, life purpose, and midlife transitions.
Practical details matter in her approach. Sessions look at day-to-day routines, thinking patterns, and small behavior changes. Clients learn tools to manage symptoms, communicate more clearly in relationships, and handle life transitions with clearer priorities.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. Confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Many of her sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on testing small changes and noticing what shifts in daily life.She also uses Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a goal-oriented approach that narrows in on desired outcomes and quick, actionable steps. This approach is useful when someone wants focused sessions that emphasize immediate problems and clear next steps.
Mindfulness practices are introduced as brief exercises to lower stress, improve present-moment awareness, and reduce reactivity. These can include short breathing practices or grounding techniques that clients can use between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps and adjusting methods over time.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss scheduling and session length during the intake to ensure sessions fit practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life changes. Additional focuses include perinatal mental health, adoption and foster care, loneliness, and women’s health topics.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and favors plain, direct conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness are used to identify small steps and test what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical practice, plus prior experience in public health, foster care, and social services. That background informs how she approaches perinatal and foster care related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina. Sessions are provided from her North Carolina practice.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for exact pricing information.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That initiates the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.