Kiona Edwards, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC

My practice helps thoughtful, self-aware adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety and self-criticism develop a more compassionate and grounded relationship with themselves through integrative therapy approaches.

Together, we will work to understand your emotional patterns, build skills for regulation and communication, and reconnect with your inner voice so you can move through life with greater clarity and authenticity.

When we cultivate compassion, curiosity, and courage, we create space to understand our emotions, trust our instincts, and build lives that feel more aligned and fulfilling. I am passionate about this work because I believe meaningful change begins when we learn to relate to ourselves differently.

If we're a good fit, by the end of the first session you might feel some of the following: relief, connection, hope, trust. In our first few sessions, you can expect a space that is curious, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I want to build a trusting relationship with you and hear your story, the parts of it YOU want to share. Over time we'll identify what feels most important to work on, and building a shared understanding of what growth might look like for you. Therapy moves at your pace, and our work will be guided by your goals and lived experience.

My approach is collaborative and holistic. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Jungian work, DBT-informed skills, and art therapy to help you explore your inner world in ways that go beyond intellectual understanding. Our work may include reflecting on patterns, developing practical coping strategies, and using creative expression as a way to access emotions that can be difficult to put into words.