- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship work
About Kia
Dr. Kia Everett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and life changes including caregiving and career shifts. She also works with people facing grief, bipolar-related challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to adoption and blended families.
Her work uses straightforward conversation and practical skills. She listens to what is happening now and helps people identify small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. Sessions tend to balance talking through current problems with learning tools to manage emotions and reactions.
Over three decades she has supported people from varied backgrounds, including first responders and veterans, and those navigating multicultural identities. That experience informs how she notices the effects of stress, trauma, and workplace strain on relationships and daily functioning. She draws on multiple approaches to fit the person in front of her rather than following a single method.
Her methods include client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and emotionally-focused work to address relationship patterns. She also uses existential ideas when people are questioning meaning after major changes.
Dr. Everett’s practice covers many specific concerns such as fertility and adoption-related stress, caregiver strain, communication problems, infidelity, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. People often come when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next and want practical steps to move forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and helps the client name their concerns and priorities, which is useful when sorting life purpose and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing new ways of responding; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can help when anger, overwhelm, or relationship conflict are central issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Everett will collaborate with the client to choose which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on a single method. She uses the client’s feedback to adjust treatment over time so sessions remain relevant to what matters now.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats offered. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and be scheduled around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can guide you on which session rhythm and techniques will best support the questions you bring.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and life changes such as caregiving and job shifts.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical skills from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches, plus emotionally-focused work for relationship matters.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations including first responders and veterans.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license recognition in PA and DE noted in her records.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.