Kierra King, LCMHCA

Teen, Young Adult & Adult Therapy | Adherent DBT | Anxiety | Trauma & Emotional Regulation |Mint Hill & Matthews NC | Virtual Therapy throught NC 

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Kierra King LCMHCA, provides individual therapy for teens and adults in Matthews and Mint Hill, NC, as well as virtually throughout North Carolina. She has experience helping clients navigate anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma, suicidal thoughts, identity concerns, depression and major life transitions. Kierra works particularly well with clients who experience intense emotions or feel overwhelmed by their internal experiences. Her approach combines practical coping and emotional regulation skills with attention to the connection between emotional experiences and the body.

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Training & Clinical Approach

 

Kierra earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Kierra is trained and supervised in Adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at MACS and serves as a member of the MACS DBT Treatment Team. She also incorporates somatic approaches and Person-Centered Therapy to individualize treatment based on each client's needs and goals.

 

Kierra also has experience facilitating adolescent therapy groups, including both skills-based and process groups. She helps clients develop coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation skills and increase awareness of the connection between mind and body.

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Kierra's Approach to Therapy

 

Kierra believes therapy should be individualized to each client's needs, experiences and goals. She strives to create a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can build trust, explore difficult experiences and develop practical skills for meaningful change.

She values a strong therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, recognize patterns and build greater confidence in managing life's challenges.

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Insurance, Locations & Availability

 

Kierra is currently accepting new clients and accepts Aetna, BCBS, Meritain, MedCost, out-of-network benefits, self-pay and FSA/HSA payments. She offers evening appointments and provides in-person therapy in Matthews and Mint Hill, NC, as well as virtual therapy throughout North Carolin

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Disclosure

 

Kierra is an independently insured and manages her own practice.  Kierra contracts with MACS PLLC for marketing, billing, adminstration and office space.  She practices under the supervision of her approved LCMHC Supervisor. ​​​​​