Kiara Olatunde (She/Her)
Kiara Olatunde is a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Psychotherapist at And Still We Rise.
Kiara believes that therapy can serve as a space for unlearning, healing, empowerment, and reclaiming. Kiara believes that engaging in relationship building through the therapeutic process can lead to greater self-awareness, understanding, and appreciation. She is committed to fostering a safe therapeutic space that centers curiosity, collaboration, and community, and acknowledges the complexities of each client and their unique needs. Kiara specializes in supporting Black and Brown youth and adults navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and identity. In processing these challenges, Kiara is intentional in acknowledging and caring for the whole person, considering their mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being. Kiara encourages her clients to explore the impact of external factors and oppressive systems on their internal world, as well as the impact on those in their communities.
Kiara is grounded in Liberation Health, Relational, and Narrative therapies. She incorporates mindfulness and expressive arts therapies in her practice as well. Kiara takes a trauma-informed and person-centered approach in working alongside clients to define and explore their individual healing journey. Her approach is informed by her background in psychology and cognitive development, as well as her experience working with youth and young adults in multiple settings throughout her career.
In addition to providing individual therapy, Kiara enjoys working with families and is passionate about providing culturally responsive, anti-oppressive, and non-pathologizing care that affirms and acknowledges the impact of systemic and intergenerational trauma.
Kiara holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Family Studies from James Madison University. She also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston University.
Outside of the office, you can find Kiara spending time with friends or lying in the grass with a book. In her spare time, she also enjoys crafting, exploring new restaurants, baking, and attending concerts.
Kiara is fluent in English.
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