Kiara Thomas
Kiara Thomas
Kiara Thomas
About me
My name is Kiara Thomas, and I am the Certified Senior Lead Birth and Postpartum Doula and founder of Love How You Heal. I proudly serve families throughout the DFW metropolitan area and Oklahoma, offering compassionate, affirming, and holistic doula care rooted in dignity, advocacy, emotional safety, and education. My journey as a doula began over five years ago through a deep calling to support families during one of life’s most sacred and transformative seasons. I believe birth and the postpartum period are not merely medical events, but profound transitions that deserve to be honored with presence, intention, and respect. I am also a mother of five children, all of whom I birthed naturally. My personal birthing experiences deeply inform my approach to care and reinforce my belief in the body’s innate wisdom. I am passionate about creating spaces where mothers feel safe, supported, and empowered to trust their bodies, their intuition, and their unique journey. At Love How You Heal, we believe wholeheartedly that when the mother is cared for, the baby is cared for. Our doula services are thoughtfully designed to be affordable, flexible, and supportive, meeting families exactly where they are without judgment or pressure. As a birth doula, my services include prenatal education, Lamaze breathing techniques to support natural childbirth, personalized birth plan creation, continuous labor support, physical comfort measures, advocacy, and intentional partner support. My role is to protect the birthing space so a mother feels free to surrender, soften, and allow her body to do exactly what it was designed to do whether at home, a birth center, or in a hospital setting. My care philosophy is deeply rooted in holistic healing. I incorporate practices such as aromatherapy, meditation therapy, sound therapy, and water therapy to promote grounding, relaxation, and emotional regulation. This holistic approach extends beyond birth and into everyday support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Postpartum care at Love How You Heal centers on rest, recovery, and emotional well-being. Services include daytime and overnight newborn care, lactation guidance and education, newborn care assistance, emotional check-ins, and nervous system support. As part of our postpartum offerings, mothers may also receive complimentary relaxation-focused therapies such as back, leg, and foot massage to reduce tension, support healing, and promote restoration after birth. I have had the honor of supporting diverse families, including first-time parents, growing families, single parents, and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. My approach is inclusive, trauma-informed, and affirming, always personalized to each family’s values, needs, and birth preferences. Love How You Heal offers complimentary 30-minute consultations, providing space for mothers and families to ask questions, explore their desires, address concerns, and feel fully informed before committing to care. I believe childbirth can be a positive, empowering, and deeply rewarding experience and that it is simply more time spent with your baby before they take their first breath into the world. It is my honor to walk alongside families with care that honors their strength, resilience, and unique journey into parenthood.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Science at Houston Christian University (2020)
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice (2012)
Masters Degree in Counseling at Houston Christian University (2025)
Bachelors Degree in Birth and Postpartum Care (2015)
Certification and training
Birth Doula Certification. CD (2019)
CPR Certification, AHA (2019)
First Aid Certification (2020)
Memberships and affiliations
American Notary Association
North Texas Food Bank
Informed Trauma Care
National Black Doula Association
Certified Doula Association
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
I provide compassionate, affirming birth and postpartum doula care, therapeutic massage, and counseling support to families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My services are evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and centered on emotional healing, physical recovery, and empowered parenting.
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Ratings and reviews
There are truly no words big enough to express how grateful I am for Kiara Thomas with APS and Treichae. During one of the most emotional and vulnerable seasons of my life, they became my village when I had no family or friends in town. They didn’t just provide postpartum and overnight newborn care they showed up with genuine love, compassion, and heart. One of the most touching moments was when they surprised me with a baby shower after my daughter was born. Knowing I had no support system nearby, they went out of their way to make me feel celebrated, seen, and cared for. That alone meant more to me than I can ever fully explain. They were truly on call 24/7, always available to answer my questions, calm my worries, and support me as a new mom. When my baby girl struggled to latch the way I had hoped for breastfeeding, Kiara provided reassurance, education, and emotional support without judgment reminding me that I was doing my best and that my baby was loved and thriving. On top of everything else, Kiara was incredibly understanding of my financial situation and worked with me to make care affordable without ever making me feel uncomfortable or ashamed. That level of compassion and flexibility is rare and deeply appreciated. Kiara and Treichae didn’t just care for my baby they cared for me. I will forever be thankful for the role they played in my postpartum journey and would recommend them to any family looking for support that goes far beyond expectations.
- Melanie B.
my experience was amazing
- Darwin H.
She's the best mental health Advocate. I was struggling with trauma and past abusive situations and she helped me rediscover myself. Thank you Kiara
- David R.
Gjayal Thomas was a true lifeline for me during my birth and postpartum journey with my newborn twins. Without support from family or a spouse, I was navigating one of the most exhausting and emotional seasons of my life alone and Gjayal stepped in without hesitation, no matter the time or circumstances. As my birth doula, she provided steady reassurance, advocacy, and calm during labor, helping me feel empowered and supported every step of the way. Her presence alone brought peace during moments that could have felt overwhelming. During overnight support, Gjayal cared for my twins with incredible attentiveness, patience, and confidence. She ensured my babies were safe, nurtured, and comforted while also protecting my need for rest and recovery. Knowing she was there allowed me to finally sleep, heal, and breathe. What stands out most is her heart. Gjayal showed up consistently, selflessly, and with compassion never making me feel alone. I will forever be grateful for the way she supported me and my twins during such a critical time. I highly recommend her to any parent in need of reliable, loving, and professional doula support.
- Zayra P.
My experience with Gjayal Thomas was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, she created a safe, calming, and judgment-free space during one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life. As a postpartum doula, she was attentive, knowledgeable, and deeply compassionate always anticipating needs before I even had the words to express them. What truly sets Gjayal apart is her ability to seamlessly blend emotional support with practical care. Her background as a mental health therapist was evident in every interaction. She listened with intention, validated my feelings, and provided grounding tools that helped me navigate postpartum emotions with confidence and clarity. Gjayal’s presence brought peace to my home and reassurance to my heart. I felt supported not just as a new parent, but as a whole person. I am incredibly grateful for her care and would highly recommend her to any family seeking compassionate, faith-centered, and professional postpartum support.
- Heather F.
I've learned so much from Ms. Kiara with her providing ABA services for my 6 yr old autistic daughter. My daughter has developed behaviors that I had no clue on how to work through and this week alone, was a challenge until Ms. Kiara stepped in and informed me of why my child was doing certain things and where it comes from and how to best help her. So, far everything has worked. Today was the breakthrough we needed! If I've ever doubted anyone, it would never be Ms. Kiara! I appreciate her expertise so much and I'm glad to team up with her so that my child can progress better and get through behaviors that will prevent her from having a quality of life. ❤️
- Tavia H.
I recently had a full body massage and it was a truly rejuvenating experience. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calm and welcoming. The massage therapist was professional, attentive, and really listened to my concerns. They focused on my tension areas, especially my shoulders and lower back, and applied just the right amount of pressure. The room was clean, relaxing, and filled with soft music and soothing aromatherapy. I left feeling lighter, less stressed, and with noticeably reduced pain in my muscles. Overall, it was a deeply therapeutic session, and I would highly recommend it to anyone needing physical or mental relief. I’ll definitely be returning!
- Khan Maheen
My massage therapist was great, she paid attention to so much detail and asked a ton of questions in regards to my health, pain and stress levels etc.
- michael rose
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