Kiana R. Sena

Hi, I’m Kiana Sena (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#117251) in California. I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain lost as they navigate big life transitions, identity exploration, relationships, and the general chaos of “adulting.” Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual—so if you're feeling like you missed the memo on how to have it all together, you're not alone. I take a real, down-to-earth approach to therapy that honors your uniqueness and respects your pace. Therapy with me is collaborative, conversational, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. My work integrates several evidence-based approaches depending on your needs: ✔️ Strengths-Based & Empowering – You already have the tools to thrive. I’ll help you sharpen them. ✔️ Psychodynamic & Relational – Your past experiences shape you, but they don’t define you. Let’s understand patterns and rewrite the story. ✔️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Gently shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns toward ones that support your goals and values. ✔️ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Learning to make space for difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward a meaningful life. ✔️ EMDR-Informed Trauma Therapy – I am currently completing EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training and integrate trauma-processing approaches within a stabilization-first, paced framework when clients feel ready for deeper healing work. I believe therapy should be a safe, judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self—messy thoughts, big feelings, existential questions, and all. Whether you're navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, or redefining who you are, therapy becomes a space to better understand why certain patterns persist—and how lasting change becomes possible. Together, we’ll explore what thriving looks like based on your values, needs, and hopes—not rigid expectations or societal pressure. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you feel more grounded, connected, and able to show up as your full and authentic self. I primarily work with adults seeking insight, stability, and deeper healing rather than short-term symptom management alone. ・ A Little About Me ・ When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m a mom, partner, and lifelong learner living in Southern California with my amazing spouse, our two sons, and our two (very spoiled) dogs. If you're ready to feel more grounded, empowered, and clear about your next steps, let’s connect. Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or clinical—it can be a place where you truly feel seen, understood, and supported. 📅 Schedule a consultation to see if we’re a good fit.