Therapist profile
Kiran Ahmed, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 68646
- NPI1295122737
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma informed approaches
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Kiran
Kiran Ahmed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of experience in mental health and substance abuse settings. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and sleep or eating concerns. Clients often come for help after feeling stuck or after a difficult event.
She trained with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling. Her work has included inpatient hospital care and outpatient individual and group therapy. That range means she is familiar with crises and with longer term support.
Kiran follows a person-focused style. She listens first and works from where someone is already at. Then she brings approaches that fit the situation, rather than imposing a single method.
In sessions she uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR for trauma work. These methods are used to reduce overwhelming reactions, change unhelpful thinking, and improve communication.
People who struggle with intense frustration, resentment that builds up, or anger that affects relationships can expect direct conversations about triggers and coping strategies. Kiran also addresses related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and career or role strain.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps people identify clear steps, practice skills, and track progress. To begin a series of sessions, follow the site's online intake and scheduling process to match and book a first appointment.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship; online sessions let that process begin quickly so the therapist and client can clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior with concrete exercises and homework that transfer easily to remote formats. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed online.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful and adapt methods over time. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasize skills training, trauma-focused work, or emotion-focused work based on the person’s needs and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, or a video meeting that avoids travel time. It also supports clear follow-up: homework, worksheets, and skill practice can be sent and reviewed between appointments to keep progress moving.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, anger, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, and related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a person-focused approach, listening first and then introducing practical tools and skills to address immediate problems and longer term patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse work, including inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.