- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
- Practical coping skills
About Kellie
She uses a straightforward style that focuses on quick, achievable steps. Kellie favors short, solution-focused actions clients can try between meetings. She aims to be a calm, nonjudgmental listener who helps people notice what’s already working and build on it.
Kellie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida. She holds a Rhode Island Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW and a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Her background includes roles as an individual and family therapist, respite foster care parent, crisis counselor, home health therapist, and dialysis clinic social worker.
With over 26 years of experience in mental health, she draws on many practical settings to tailor support to everyday life. Sessions emphasize skills that fit into busy schedules and real situations. Kellie values nature and time outdoors and often encourages simple, restorative activities to support emotional recovery.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Florida, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Solution-Focused Work and Online Sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. It looks at what is already working and builds short, achievable steps clients can try between meetings. This approach often helps with stress, anxiety, caregiver strain, and problems tied to chronic illness by emphasizing actions that fit into real routines.Kellie’s way of working is collaborative. She will listen to your concerns and help you decide which approach fits your goals and preferences. Together you’ll try ideas, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as you go. Finding the best fit is part of the process rather than a one-time decision.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people keep regular contact with a licensed professional even when juggling caregiving, work, or health needs. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find the arrangement that works best for you.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kellie commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, loneliness, workplace concerns, and women’s issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kellie uses a pragmatic, solution-focused style that looks for small steps clients can take between sessions. She emphasizes clear, doable strategies and a calm, nonjudgmental listening approach.
What is her professional background?
She has over 26 years working in mental health in roles such as individual therapist, family therapist, crisis counselor, home health therapist, dialysis clinic social worker, and respite foster care parent.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kellie holds a Rhode Island LICSW and a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida. Her degrees are a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kellie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.