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Khiana Wyatt-Locus

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

2 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In North Carolina
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Khiana

I am inspired by the African American slang “spilling the tea,” which symbolizes the value of sharing one’s truth in a nurturing setting. I believe that when individuals feel free to express their authentic selves, they pave the way for life-changing opportunities. My approach is rooted in the belief that mental health diagnoses are merely a part of a person’s story, not their entire identity. My focus is on embracing and nurturing all dimensions of health—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—to foster comprehensive well-being.

I am inspired by the African American slang “spilling the tea,” which symbolizes the value of sharing one’s truth in a nurturing setting.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Black community

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for North Carolina and South Carolina residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My interests outside of work include reading psychological thrillers, traveling, and shopping.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#C017289 • North Carolina • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Walden University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Khiana Wyatt-Locus accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in North Carolina are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Khiana Wyatt-Locus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Khiana is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Khiana’s North Carolina license number is C017289, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Khiana Wyatt-Locus has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Khiana’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Walden University. Over that time, Khiana has worked closely with BIPOC and Black community.

Khiana Wyatt-Locus works with BIPOC and Black community and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Khiana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Khiana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Khiana Wyatt-Locus draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Khiana’s style is authentic, empowering, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Khiana’s words: “I am inspired by the African American slang “spilling the tea,” which symbolizes the value of sharing one’s truth in a nurturing setting.”

Khiana Wyatt-Locus (she/her) offers therapy in English. Khiana identifies as Black/African American.

Khiana Wyatt-Locus offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Khiana is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Khiana Wyatt-Locus is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Khiana will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Khiana’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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