Kianna Porter-Simons, MFT (she/her)
Clinical Therapist
TL;DR: You’ll find me to be a little quirky, refreshingly real, and all-in on helping you rewrite your relationship story—using relational and experiential methods, I’ll help you turn conflicts into connection and growth into a team sport. Together, we’ll dig deep, get real, and maybe even have some fun as you explore what it means to truly thrive as yourself or within a partnership or family.
Availability: Monday - Friday from 12PM-7PM (virtual or in person at our Decatur office)
Hi there! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or maybe just a little too cozy in survival mode? You’re not alone. Life has a way of throwing us curveballs (and sometimes entire bowling balls), leaving us to navigate perfectionism, self-doubt, or the ripple effects of trauma. But guess what? You don’t have to figure it all out on your own—we’re in this together.
I’m Kianna, a Marriage and Family Therapy Therapist with a flair for helping individuals, couples, and families untangle the messy knots of life. Whether you’re wrestling with body image issues, communication roadblocks, figuring out how to be your most authentic self, or experiencing symptoms of the oppressive systems that continuously marginalize you, I’m here to hold space for you.
My approach? Think of me as your co-pilot, offering warm guidance, genuine curiosity, and the occasional (well-timed) laugh to remind us both that we are human. Therapy doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom—it can also be a space for empowerment, self-discovery, and maybe even some fun.
What I Bring to the Table:
Completed Level 1 & 2 Gottman Method Training—so yes, I can help you and your partner turn late-night “We need to talk” into meaningful connection.
A passion for working with individuals exploring women’s issues, professional growth, and self-esteem.
A deep commitment to creating affirming spaces for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ folks, Ethical Non-Monogamous partnerships, and families navigating life’s challenges and transitions.
A foundation in Feminist and Experiential Therapy, layered with evidence-based techniques to support your growth and healing as a team —because growth is a team effort, and I’m always learning right alongside you.
But let’s be real: I’m not just a therapist—I’m also a human. A human who binges TV shows and movies like it’s an Olympic sport, obsesses over dark romance novels, and believes food adventures are their own form of therapy. This humanness is at the core of my work. I bring my authentic self to the therapy room so that you feel safe to do the same.
So, if you’re ready to laugh a little, cry a little, and grow a whole lot, let’s chat.
Book your consult today, and let’s start this journey together. Because you deserve to feel seen, empowered, and resourced. Ready to laugh a little, cry a little, and grow a whole lot?
Let’s chat. Schedule your free 15-minute consultation and let’s start this journey toward healing and connection together.
Fun Facts!
I love dark romance novels! If it’s got morally gray characters and a swoon-worthy plot twist, I’m already 10 chapters in and haven’t slept a wink.
I am a binge-watching Olympian: Netflix should just give me a gold medal already - I take marathons very seriously.
I am a bowling enthusiast-ish; I may not hit strikes often, but I make up for it with enthusiasm and killer snack bar orders.
Modalities
Satir Experiential Therapy, Feminist Family Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Gottman Method, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Therapy
Licensure and Supervision
Pursuing full licensure as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Ryan DeVane, LCSW, NBCC-H.
Mercer University, Master of Family Therapy
University of Georgia, Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics