Meet Kiran
TX License #93382 | Supervised by Marie Gray LPC-S TX License #71945
Growing up in the Chicagoland area, I was always a little confused about what I wanted to be when I grew up. At Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and French. After spending a handful of years in the corporate world, I realized I wanted to do something to meaningfully engage with people every day. That decision led me to get my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. I then made my way to DFW to start my PhD in Counseling at the University of North Texas. My friends back home now refer to me as a BBQ snob.
As a therapist, I place a unique focus on the relationship between me and my clients. Connecting with another person in a genuine way is so essential to how we function and heal as humans. To foster this connection, I show up as authentic, accepting, and always ready to share a laugh. I work from an approach that combines Existentialism and Constructivism, which means I provide a supportive space to encourage clients to explore life and its challenges, find meaning, and live life authentically.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. My goal is to support clients as they deal with life transitions, identity concerns, relationship concerns, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy should be an empowering space and I strive to be affirming for women and the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am honored to be a part of my clients' journeys.
I’m also trained in the Hill model and Focusing model of Dreamwork. Both models will allow processing and making meaning of your dream images and experiences, as well as providing you with the opportunity to explore how you can apply these experiences to your waking life. Please reach out if you’re interested in standalone Dreamwork sessions (these will not include any psychotherapy). As a pre-existing client, you can ask to have Dreamwork integrated into our regular sessions.
If I’m not with clients or in class, you can find me out on walks with my dog Coconut, reading (for fun), re-watching all my favorite movies way too many times, or exploring Fort Worth and the rest of North Texas. Nothing makes me happier than finding a new favorite restaurant or coffee spot.
pricing:
$120 per 50 minute individual session
$130 per couples session