Kira Hayes, MA, MFT, is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Affirming Pathways. As a Native and queer-identifying therapist, Kira understands both personally and professionally the importance of knowledgeable and affirming care for all individuals. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel welcomed, seen, and respected. Kira strives to forge meaningful therapeutic relationships that allow clients to safely explore their difficulties, pain, connections, and growth. Her therapy style is collaborative and engaged, drawing upon evidence-based practices that enhance the therapeutic experience. Specializing in working with gender, sexual, and relationship structure (CNM/BDSM+) minorities at any stage of their journeys, Kira provides support for individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as communication issues, conflict resolution, infidelity, trauma, depression, anxiety, and ADHD—an area she knows firsthand. Life's stressors can be overwhelming, but clients are never alone in their journeys. Kira believes that finding the right therapist is crucial to the therapy process and encourages potential clients to ask questions during the initial consults, which are seen as an opportunity for clients to interview therapists to ensure a good fit. Kira welcomes the chance to work alongside those seeking support and understands the significance of this journey.