Kellie Kizis

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical growth

LCSW Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kellie

Kellie Kizis is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked in hospitals, hospice settings, and fitness environments, bringing clinical knowledge of medical and body wellness together with counseling skills to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting issues, and struggles with self-esteem. Her background includes work with clients and some of their family members, plus familiarity with illness-related care and end-of-life needs.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, centered on partnership and practical problem solving. Kellie draws from several evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness methods, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused strategies, and she adapts these to each person’s situation and goals.

She also incorporates complementary practices that reflect her broader clinical experience. Kellie aims to empower clients by collaborating on plans of action, helping them build coping skills, and celebrating progress along the way.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Kellie uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop skills for changing behaviors and emotional responses; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes a warm, empathetic, and collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values and make meaningful changes at their own pace. Lastly, mindfulness therapy is offered to cultivate present-focused awareness and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing practices, which can support coping with grief, trauma responses, and everyday overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kellie discusses clients' needs, goals, and preferences during initial sessions and adjusts methods accordingly, combining elements from different approaches when that better serves the person's objectives.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, medical needs, or varied schedules. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from Florida and beyond, while allowing each client to select the communication style that feels most comfortable for their therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kellie commonly address?

Kellie works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, family and relationship problems, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe Kellie's therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing partnership and practical problem solving with clients to develop plans of action that fit individual goals.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 15 years of experience working as a social worker and counselor in settings that include hospitals, hospice, and a fitness center, bringing familiarity with medical and body wellness into her counseling.

What credentials and location are listed for Kellie?

She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW14696 and practices from Florida.

Does Kellie work with nonlocal or international clients?

She accepts international clients and provides services to people outside her local area.

Which session formats are available with her?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost or payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start working with Kellie?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Family conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English