- CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Kathlena
Kathlena Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, depression, bipolar conditions, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida.
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy. In practical terms that means she helps people spot patterns of thought and behavior, learn skills to manage intense emotions, increase motivation for change, and process traumatic memories when needed. She also supports people dealing with co-occurring problems such as mood disorders and substance use.
Clients often bring concerns about guilt, shame, impulsivity, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. She uses goal-focused conversations and skills practice to address those issues, and she adapts techniques to each person's situation. Her background includes substantial work in addiction and mental health treatment settings.
As a Qualified Supervisor she also mentors newer clinicians and stays engaged with evidence-informed practices. That experience informs how she organizes sessions and measures progress. People who want clear skills, concrete strategies, and straightforward feedback often find this practical approach helpful.
To begin, readers should use the site's matching flow to describe current concerns and schedule an initial session. This helps clarify goals and the first steps toward finding direction after a career, relationship, or health change.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by turning insights into practical steps. DBT focuses on learning skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or impulsive behavior is a concern.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals, past efforts, and what feels most practical, then try techniques together to see what fits. That collaborative process can include tracking small changes, practicing skills between sessions, and adjusting methods based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or reduce the need for lengthy appointments. Online visits also make it easier to practice skills in daily routines and to keep short check-ins when needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, bipolar conditions, and ADHD, plus related issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused therapy to teach skills, address thoughts and behaviors, and process difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in addiction and mental health treatment settings and in related clinical roles.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking through the site's matching flow.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.