Katie Hunter

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Katie

Katie Hunter is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with compassionate support. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and the emotional impact of chronic or terminal illness.

Background and approach

Katie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and trauma-focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build more effective coping skills. Her work also addresses caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, addiction-related relationship changes, and transitions such as job or relationship endings.

Katie takes a strengths-oriented view, inviting clients to explore their values, rebuild a sense of self, and find constructive ways to move forward after loss or prolonged stress. She frames healing as a process in which small shifts and practical tools can lead to meaningful changes.

Katie welcomes people navigating emotional distress from health challenges, caregiving responsibilities, or addictive behaviors and supports those coping with anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related concerns, and life-purpose questions. She communicates in English and offers a range of remote session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for practical support

Katie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete skills for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard while they explore goals and values. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past events are contributing to ongoing distress, with attention to pacing and safety as clients process difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katie works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, combining supportive listening with skills training and trauma-informed care as appropriate. Together they set goals and adjust strategies over time rather than relying on a single technique from the start.

Online therapy provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy days or caregiving schedules. These options let clients access a licensed professional from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Katie work with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, chronic or terminal illness issues, caregiver strain, addictions, relationship and family challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related conditions.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Katie combines client-centered listening with practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused methods to help clients develop coping strategies and shift unhelpful patterns.

What is her background and experience?

She has 13 years of experience working with people facing illness, caregiving burdens, addiction-related relationship changes, and emotional challenges from life transitions.

Where is Katie licensed to practice?

Katie holds an LMHC license in Florida with credential FL LMHC MH22045 and provides services to clients located in that state.

Does she meet with non-English speakers or international clients?

Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English