Kiara Etzel is a graduate of the University of Washington where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. She went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Kiara has gained extensive experience working in many different clinical settings such as with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, couples, family and group therapy. She is also highly skilled in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Kiara is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT); applying these evidence-based approaches to support her clients’ healing. Her passion lies in exploring the connection between trauma and addiction and she is dedicated to helping her clients navigate this complex relationship.

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