Kiara Walton Licensed Resident Counselor (LPC- R), CAADC, M. Ed, MA

Kiara Walton is a Virginia native who has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia State University in Sociology, with a minor in Psychology. Two master's degrees, both from Liberty University. She has a master's in human service counseling, focusing on Marriage and Family dynamics, as well as a master's degree in both School and Professional counseling. She is also an Advanced Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2017. Kiara believes in a treatment philosophy that aids her as she works alongside clients as they address addiction, trauma, grief, and other healing blockages. She has worked as a senior in the Department of Corrections for both men and women prisons, schools' system, provided group and individual therapy to active-duty military and veterans and at community- based programs. Kiara has experience working with co-occurring disorders, ADHD, behavioral issues, substance abuse, Identity, self-esteem, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, and self-injurious behaviors. In her spare time, Kiara enjoys reading (both physically and audio books), working out, and exploring cuisine in other cities/countries.

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