Philosophy of Care 

Kyra Watkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who enjoys providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Kyra has experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of complex diagnoses including but not limited to OCD and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and mood disorders, as well as ADHD and Autism. Her clinical focus includes issues with self esteem, body image concerns, gender identity and sexuality, recovery and healing from gender and sexual based violence, and childhood trauma. Kyra completed her Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Spanish and Political Science. After entering the workforce and trying out a variety of settings including schools and the nonprofit sector, she found the most fulfilling and rewarding work to be connecting with and supporting others, leading her to return to school and obtain her Master’s Degree of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Outside of work, Kyra enjoys spending time in nature, prioritizing quality time with friends and family, reading, and doing anything arts and crafts related. Kyra holds space for each of her clients to share their story without judgment, prioritizing validation of their feelings and experiences. Helping clients reflect on their life story thus far, as well as identifying goals is a collaborative approach and integral to the therapeutic process. Kyra uses an eclectic blend of evidenced based approaches to support clients in identifying areas of life that feel unbalanced and developing skills and strategies to make the changes they want to see in their life. Drawing from Relational Cultural Theory, EMDR, Narrative Theory as well as Feminist-Queer Theory, Kyra guides clients in painting a picture of their identity while using cognitive behavioral techniques to support the client in learning and implementing personal and interpersonal skills to navigate life stressors with more ease and confidence. 

Education 

Masters of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Old Dominion University, 2022) 

Bachelor of Art in Spanish Language and Literature; Bachelor of Art in Political Science (University of Mary Washington, 2017)

Specialties 

• Body Image/Confidence 
• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• ADHD 
• Autism Spectrum 
• PTSD/C-PTSD 
• Gender and Sexual Identity 
• Interpersonal/Gender and Sex Based Violence

Locations