Kiana Sams, M.S., LGPC

“Healing is not becoming the ‘best version’ of yourself. Healing is letting the ‘worst version’ of yourself be loved. Healing is saying: ‘Every single version of me deserves love, deserves tenderness, deserves grace.’ When we get to a place where we can see and empathize with every version of ourselves – even the version of ourselves that we can sometimes be ashamed of – that’s when we know that we are walking in a path of healing.”

– Kobe Campbell, LMHC

Treatment Focus

  • Teens
  • Young Adults (Including College Students)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Blended Families
  • Military & Veteran Counseling
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Women’s Issues
  • Motherhood
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationship and Interpersonal Issues
  • Communication Issues
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Attachment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Traumas
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Sexual Assault
  • Loss and Grief
  • Self Esteem and Emotional Regulation
  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • OCD
  • Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Racial, Cultural, & Identity Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Wellness and Self Care
  • Parenting Skills
  • Body Image Issues

About The Clinician

Kiana is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, with a concentration in working with Military and Veterans. Kiana acquired her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the prestigious institution of William & Mary. Throughout her education, Kiana crafted the foundation of a counselor who embodies cultural competence and an unwavering commitment to empowering others on their self-discovery journey. Her toolkit includes self-awareness, mindfulness, and a passion for enacting meaningful change in the lives of those she serves.

Kiana has previously worked as a graduate intern at Washington Area Clinical Center, in which she learned to transform theoretical knowledge into real-world therapeutic interventions, finely honing her counseling skills and progressively enhancing her expertise. We are very happy to welcome back Kiana as a licensed member of our team!

Kiana’s interests extend beyond traditional counseling modalities. She delves into holistic healing, laughter yoga, reiki, and various alternative forms of wellness. Her ambition is inclusive, aiming to serve all age groups, from childhood to late adulthood. Her vision is to become a trauma-informed counselor, adept at addressing the unique needs of military and veterans, law enforcement, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Kiana’s journey is marked by unique perspectives and experiences that have uniquely equipped her to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. She is a beacon guiding them to explore the depths of themselves and to transcend their limits, fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery beyond measure.

Credentials

  • B. A. Communication Studies
  • M. A. Global Strategic Communication
  • M. Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Military & Veterans concentration

Approach

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
  • Mindfulness / Mindfulness Based Techniques
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Culturally Responsive Counseling

Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-701-6965 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays during our normal office hours. You can also fill out the New Patient Registration Form to be on your way to schedule and complete an initial assessment.