When strength becomes..
High Functioning. Exhaustion. invisibility.
A Space to exhale.
At The Gift of Peace Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, care is tailored to individuals who appear to be “holding it all together” on the outside, but feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted internally. The Gift of Peace offers a supportive space to heal patterns, strengthen relationships, and create lives that feel more balanced and intentional.
We provide secure tele-health services to adults (21+) in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina & Washington, DC.
Individual
We work together to untangle anxiety, burnout, grief, confusing behavioral patterns, and self-doubt—helping you build emotional clarity and a more grounded, regulated relationship with yourself.
Couples/Family
Whether you’re navigating conflict, emotional distance, parenting stress, or trust issues, we help families understand their patterns, improve communication, and rebuild emotional safety.
Fees
We offer private pay options.
Individual Therapy $105-125
Couples/Family Therapy $175
Insurance
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Aetna, Cigna, UHC/Optum, BCBS of NC
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Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, UHC/Optum, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health
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Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, UHC/Optum, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health
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Aetna, Cigna, UHC/Optum, Anthem, Kaiser Permanente, Quest Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health
MEET THE OWNER
Kaiane Thompson, LCSW, is the founder and lead therapist at The Gift of Peace Counseling & Wellness, PLLC. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from UNC Charlotte.
Kaiane works with adults who are externally high-functioning, yet internally disconnected from themselves. She focuses on helping people break out of patterns that have felt “normal” for a long time but are no longer working—especially around relationships, boundaries, and emotional overwhelm.
Kaiane’s style is warm, direct, and insight-oriented, helping clients understand their emotional world, reconnect with themselves, and create sustainable change. She utilizes various treatment modalities to include, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT and trauma informed approaches.
State Licenses
SC license#: 15570
NC license#: C014665
D.C. license#: LC200003802
VA license#: 0904017793
“Rest is not a reward, it is your right”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes for individual therapy and 60 to 75 minutes for family therapy. The frequency of sessions can vary from weekly to bi-weekly depending on the needs of the client.
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Complete the contact form and we will respond to your inquiry within 48 to 72 hours. This will result in a phone consultation to discuss your needs, active insurance and next steps.
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At this time, we are 100% virtual. We use a HIPAA compliant tele-health platform for all sessions.
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At this time, we do not offer medication management. However, your therapist can provide you with a referral to a psychiatric provider once treatment has been established.
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There is a $75 fee for a no-show and a $55 fee for a cancelled appointment with less than 24 hour notice. Insurance does not cover cancelled appointments.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward.