Therapist profile
Kiran Ahmed, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Codependency and Trauma
Continue with KiranWhere Kiran stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 68646
- NPI
- 1295122737
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Person-centered approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma informed care
About Kiran
Kiran Ahmed is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and codependency concerns. She also supports people facing sleep and eating problems, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Kiran trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A&M. Her clinical background includes work in inpatient hospitals and outpatient settings, offering both individual and group care. That range means she has experience with many common mental health and behavioral challenges.
In sessions she uses a person-centered stance. She starts by listening to what matters to the client and then chooses practical techniques that fit their goals. Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR among other approaches. She explains options plainly and helps people decide what to try first.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or living around someone else’s moods can expect straightforward conversations about boundaries and coping. Kiran offers skills practice and short-term strategies for stress and anxiety, along with longer work for trauma and attachment-related issues. She aims to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Kiran welcomes clients who prefer individual work and those who need both skills and processing. She communicates in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, clients are encouraged to confirm the current session options through the scheduling steps on the site.
How sessions work
Therapy approaches you can use online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the client says matters most. It helps when someone wants a supportive space to name goals and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that are useful for strong emotions and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kiran will talk with each client about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation. Many licensed professionals use these formats to help clients balance therapy with everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, codependency, and related concerns like sleep and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered style that starts with listening and then adds practical techniques such as CBT and DBT based on what you need.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working in inpatient hospitals and outpatient settings with individual and group therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the scheduling steps on the site.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.