Kiara Vaz LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker (New York)

Anxiety can feel overwhelming and all-consuming—like your mind is stuck in a loop of worry and fear I use a blend of proven approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. These tools help explore your anxious thoughts and feelings and develop new ways to respond to them. We’ll work together to build skills for calming your nervous system, managing overwhelming emotions, and increasing your tolerance for discomfort—always at a pace that feels safe and right for you.

Depression can feel like an invisible weight that is heavy and exhausting. It might show up as sadness, numbness, emptiness, or just a deep sense of disconnection from yourself and the world. If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone—and there is hope. Therapy with me is tailored to your unique needs and pace. Some days might call for structured skills and goal-setting, while others might require softness, rest, and reflection. We’ll create a space that supports you where you are.

Whether you’re just beginning to question your relationship with substances , or you’re further along in your journey and looking for ongoing support, I’m here to walk beside you. With years of experience supporting clients through substance use disorders, I bring a holistic and compassionate approach to therapy. We will explore not only how your nervous system responds to stress but also how your body holds trauma. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate and tailored to your pace.

Trauma changes more than just your story—it affects your body and nervous system too. I create a safe space where we’ll move at your pace, integrating somatic practices, mindfulness, and evidence-based strategies to help you feel grounded and build safety from the inside out. Healing from trauma is about changing your relationship with your past, rewriting painful stories into ones rooted in kindness and compassion.

DBT offers practical skills for navigating big emotions, calming the nervous system, and strengthening relationships. We’ll focus on mindfulness, boundaries, and balance—accepting where you are while helping you build a life that feels more grounded, stable, and fulfilling. These tools can bring more ease and intentionality into your everyday experiences.

CBT gives us a way to understand the beliefs you carry—about yourself, others, and the world—and how they may be influencing your daily life. Together, we’ll slow things down, get curious, and question what’s true. If you’ve internalized harsh narratives or feel stuck in loops of worry or self-criticism, we’ll work to notice those patterns and gently shift them. I’ll offer tools to help you respond to these challenges with compassion.

Depression can feel like an invisible weight—heavy, constant, and exhausting. It might show up as sadness, numbness, emptiness, or just a deep sense of disconnection from yourself and the world. If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone, and there is hope. Therapy with me is tailored to your unique needs and pace. Some days might call for structured skills and goal-setting, while others might require softness, rest, and reflection. We’ll create a space that supports where you are.

Anxiety can be overwhelming—like your mind is stuck in a loop of worry, fear, or constant “what ifs.” I bring somatic practices into our work to help you reconnect with your body’s signals and build safety from within. Using a blend of CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, we’ll gently explore anxious thoughts and emotions. Together, we’ll develop tools to calm your nervous system and manage overwhelm at a pace that feels right for you.