Kira Takanen, MS

Kira Takanen, MS

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About

I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy in order to facilitate awareness and change. It is an honor to assist my clients in realizing their own strengths, limitations, and to identify and achieve their goals. Utilizing conventional and collaborative approaches tailored to fit the needs of each individual client and family I partner with my clients to work through challenges, discover and activate strengths, address pain, build resilience, and expand their capacity to succeed.

I aim to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where clients can openly confront issues, learn to better manage emotions, and engage in working toward their unique goals. Change is possible- it just takes insight, awareness, and a decision to do something different today than yesterday.

I have a passion for guiding clients on their path to healing, empowerment, finding meaning, and creating a healthy balance and authenticity in one's life. Empowering clients with the strength to initiate change and increase personal effectiveness is my goal for therapy.


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Hired 1 time
Serves St Cloud , FL

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    Raymond P.

    Ease of understanding our situation. Quick to offer suggestions
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    June 11, 2020
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    Frequently asked questions

    Typically a client can email or contact my office at 407-450-5985 or [email protected] to verify insurance or discuss payment options and schedule an appointment. We will email the client an intake packet to complete prior to the initial appointment. During the initial sessions we will discuss past and current struggles, personal expectations and treatment goals.  

    I hold a master degree in psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and am a registered intern with the state of FL as a Marriage and Family therapist. I hold multiple certificates in cognitive process therapy related to trauma, am a certified case manager and am a certified Prepare & Enrich Marriage Counselor. 

    Self Pay Sliding Scale Rates

    *Rates based on annual house hold gross income. In some cases, therapist may elect to adjust rates to assist client.

    > $35,000      $75

    >$70,000       $90

    >$100,000     $110

    $100,000 <    $125

    Additional Fees

    Witness Fee/ Court Appearance    $350

    Please see client contract for details

    Prepare & Enrich Marital Counseling    $100

    8 week relationship strengthening program designed to evaluate & re-frame 

    Testing & Evaluations starting at $100

    Please contact our office for further details

    Crisis Counseling & Scholarships

    Services provided by Masters level student interns under the supervision of our Clinical Director

    4 week Crisis Counseling     $0

    Additional Sessions following Crisis Counseling    $25

    Family Wrap Around Counseling   scholarship based

    These services are offered to non-insured family members of clients who may need services as well, but are unable to due to financial constraints. Research shows that an adolescent client is far more successful in reaching treatment plan goals if their support system is also receiving services simultaneously.  We believe that the success of a client should not be based in income, but rather a families willingness to be strengthened and grow together. 

    Low- Income Scholarship     scholarship based

    This rate applies to individuals looking to receive non-crisis based services who may have difficulty paying, but do acknowledge the value in investing in their mental health and life goals. 

    After the birth of my third child I experienced postpartum depression. I was working on my under-graduate degree at the time and decided to a psych class to learn more about what I was expereincing. I became increasingy interested in understanding the why behind so much of the human experience. My jouney ultimately led me to change my major to psychology and continue on to a masters program. I enjoy offering my clients psych-education to help them better understand their own experiences. 

    I typically work with ages 12 & up; including marriage and family. 


    Services offered

    Therapy
    Family Therapy
    Relationship Counseling
    Spiritual Counseling