HEY THERE! I'M KIA OLIVER
I support you in processing, learning, and navigating your healing journey.
During the pandemic, I took time to process intentional and unintentional actions regarding self-care. I saw a trend of overworking, anxiousness, and inability to grant grace, leaving footprints of imposter syndrome. I began to recognize that a lack of healthy self-management fostered burnout, withdrawal, and irritability.
“Welcome to womanhood.” Could this be life?
It was easy to look forward to the next thing and never really slow down to love yourself, set boundaries, and move past the superwoman syndrome. I recall attending a women’s group over a decade ago and expressing being overwhelmed and exhausted, and the instructor stated, “Welcome to womanhood.” Could this be life?
Fast Forward to March 2020, the world shut down, and my eyes became open. As a child, those simple things I once loved held so much value, such as a new meal, spending time with family, getting proper rest, going for a walk, lighting a candle, journaling, dancing, saying no, being in nature, and talking on the phone for hours became a love again. I began to embrace the beauty of self-care. Self-care isn’t just something we do when we are tired. It shows your mind, body, soul, and space that you are worthy of love. Hence, K.I.M provides a safe space to rediscover your inner peace and, embrace practice makes progress.
MY CREDENTIALS
Meet Kia Oliver, a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW) serving adults in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. As a Native Washingtonian with years in the behavioral health field, Kia brings a deep understanding and compassionate approach to her work. Kia believes in empowering her clients through a holistic and personalized approach.
​Drawing from her expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength-based approaches, she tailors her interventions to your unique needs. You'll find her incorporating creative tools like art, music, mindfulness, movement, storytelling, practical skill-building, and trauma-informed care designed to foster healing and growth.
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​Passionate about uplifting families, youth, and women, Kia has developed impactful groups, workshops, and retreats focused on building healthy boundaries, nurturing relationships, prioritizing self-care, and managing anger. Beyond therapy, Kia is the visionary founder of Kreating Intentional Minds, a space dedicated to your self-discovery and well-being through therapy, groups, workshops, and more.
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Kia holds degrees in Psychology and African American studies from North Carolina A&T State University, a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University, and a certification in Financial Social Work. Her guiding philosophy is rooted in the belief that we grow by supporting each other on life's journey. Kia is committed to helping you move towards progress and purpose, one step at a time.
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