Kira earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Family and Child Sciences, from Florida State University. Kira has been with our center since 2020, completing both her master's and professional internships on-site. Kira has been trained in EMDR and can treat clients with trauma, PTSD, and anxiety backgrounds using this method. Kira is also trained in professional supervised visitation services for families in need of therapeutic supervised visitation with their children. She is able to offer individual, one-to-one supervision for families (on- and off-site) and can help facilitate healthy interactions between children and their parents. Kira has experience working with adults, teens, and children in the following areas:

• EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Anxiety/OCD
• Depression
• Divorce Care
• Therapeutic Play
• Parenting Methods Psychoeducation
• Family Conflict
• Trauma/PTSD
• Individual Reunification Support

Kira believes in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients and offering them different ways to view their issues. Kira has had experience working with young children, couples, families, and individuals with many needs. In her free time, Kira enjoys spending time with her family and her foxhound named Biscuit. She is also an avid gardener and crafter who loves the outdoors.