https://www.liberatedlife.space/blog daily 0.75 2022-01-03 https://www.liberatedlife.space/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-meditation-yeej5 monthly 0.5 2022-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61005b584a31bf576de3a548/1641166988474-6Z3BWT2O1783JTIT7XOU/unsplash-image-aIDdYUmZtyE.jpg Blog - To Do: Be Mindful. Live in the Moment. Scenic shot of the beach with waves hitting the rocks. https://www.liberatedlife.space/about daily 1.0 2026-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61005b584a31bf576de3a548/1637298347402-JFIW5LZMA33FIUZRH0ST/unsplash-image-68rawoYw8VI.jpg About - Welcome! I'm really glad you're here. Reaching out for support is a brave and meaningful step toward the change that is within your reach. You may be arriving at this page as an expert on your own history, or perhaps you are just noticing the weight you have been carrying and how heavy it is. Therapy is not a one size fits all map. Wherever you are in your journey, we will figure out what you need most and that is where we will get started. Therapy with me is designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether that is building the foundation of insight you need to feel seen or diving deep into the experiential work that finally regulates your nervous system. We will honor your need for understanding without staying stuck in the cycle of just talking about the problem. From the first validation of your experience to the deep work of healing the source, I am here to guide you through a process that goes beyond coping. We aren't just tending to the branches of your symptoms, together, we are going to the root so you can experience a life that feels aligned, authentic, and free. I invite you to begin your journey of healing and liberation. Schedule your free consultation today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61005b584a31bf576de3a548/1758301765340-RENZZ3FTFVVY86LNH1V6/unsplash-image-clokmlaUwaU.jpg About - What Makes Therapy With Me Different? My Philosophy: Healing in Connection I believe that within every individual lies an innate, natural capacity for healing. Much like a seed requires the right soil to bloom, your transformation depends on the environment around you. In my practice, we prioritize the co-creation of safety. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all change; it is the container that must be strong enough and secure enough to hold your deepest work. When you feel truly seen and safe, your system finally gains the permission it needs to access the places that have been closed off for years. A Whole-Self Approach True wellness cannot be compartmentalized. Our minds, bodies, and spirits are woven together in a singular, living web of energy. You cannot heal one while ignoring the others. This is why my approach is deeply integrated and honors the totality of who you are. I move away from prescriptive, "one-size-fits-all" models, offering instead a person-centered experience that is tailored specifically to your unique needs, strengths and the pace of your nervous system. An Integrated Toolkit My approach is deeply informed by Somatics, Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping us understand the different parts of your story and how they relate to your core self. I am training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Rather than offering rigid, standalone protocols, I weave specialized tools into our sessions to meet you where you are. The Art and Science of Healing Transformation. In our work together, you will experience the alchemy of an experienced, well-trained clinician who functions as an expert in presence and process. This means that in real time, I prioritize the living exchange between us over a prescribed protocol. This means I am listening to more than just your words. I am paying attention to the shift in your voice, the language of your body, and the moments your energy changes. It means you never have to worry about being “too much” or doing therapy “wrong.” I have the skills to keep our space safe and supportive, even when the work gets heavy. Most importantly, it means we work with the energy of the present moment to create shifts you can actually feel. I am committed to maintaining a high level of attunement and trusting the organic wisdom of our work to reveal exactly where we need to go next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61005b584a31bf576de3a548/c2025c9e-6e97-4db7-a955-69d4f565d1a8/coloful+rock+lake.jpg About - If you recognize yourself in these words, I am here to help. Tired of being the "Strong One": You’re everyone’s rock, the one who fixes it all and never lets the ball drop. But inside? You’re tired. You’re looking for a place where you don’t have to have it all together, and where someone finally takes care of you. Always waiting for the "Other Shoe" to drop: Even when life is good, you can’t fully enjoy it because you’re waiting for something to go wrong. Your mind is always five steps ahead, trying to prevent a disaster that hasn't even happened yet. Knowing better, but doing the same thing: You’re smart. You’ve done the reading. You know why you do what you do, but you still end up in the same toxic arguments or the same draining situations. We’ll bridge the gap between what you know in your head and what you actually do in the moment. Carrying stuff that isn’t yours: Sometimes the weight we carry didn't start with us. It’s the stuff our ancestors and elders had to deal with just to survive. We’ll figure out what’s yours to keep and what you can finally put down. Feeling "Fine" but looking for "Free": On the outside, you’re successful and "handling it." But on the inside, you feel small, stuck, or just kind of numb. We’re not looking to get you back to "okay" we’re looking to get you back to feeling alive. A body that won't shut off: That tight chest, the clenching in your jaw, or that feeling like you’re always "on." Your body is holding onto stress you didn't even know you had. We’ll help your system finally get the message that it’s okay to relax. The "Small" things that left big marks: You might think, "It wasn't that bad," or "Other people have it worse." But if it changed how you see yourself or how you show up in the world, it matters. We’ll give those quiet hurts the attention they deserve so they stop running your life. The voice in your head that’s never satisfied: You are your own harshest critic. No matter how much you achieve or how hard you try, that voice is always there telling you it’s not enough, or waiting to point out where you messed up. We’ll work on understanding why that voice is so loud and how to finally turn down the volume so you can breathe. Getting in your own way: You have big goals and a vision for your life, but somehow you keep hitting the brakes just when things start to get good. Whether it’s procrastination, overthinking, or pushing people away, we’ll look at the parts of you that are trying to "protect" you by keeping you small, and help them find a new way to let you move forward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61005b584a31bf576de3a548/1636390795779-SLHSJHNXB6S09Y65FMJD/IMG_1158.jpg About - About Kia Byrd I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in North Carolina and a Certified Reiki Practitioner. I earned my Master’s degree in Agency Counseling from North Carolina Central University in 2007 and was fully licensed by NCBLCMHC in 2009. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people as a therapist in many different settings. I’ve worked in community mental health as a counselor, advocate, and educator for adults, children and families. I’ve also provided counseling as part of infectious disease research at UNC Chapel Hill and spent over two years offering group, individual and family therapy at a residential hospital specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating a wide range of challenges, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, chronic health conditions, and relationship difficulties (both with others and with themselves). I live in Raleigh with my husband and our children. 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