- CBT and DBT informed
- Addiction and trauma focus
- LMHC in Florida
About Kathlena
Kathlena Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical, skills-based support. She brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and parenting struggles.
Kathlena uses straightforward methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients identify patterns, test new behaviors, and build coping skills. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused work to support people facing substance use or past trauma.
Her background includes extensive work in addiction and mental health treatment. That experience shapes how she approaches co-occurring issues like mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and drug and alcohol concerns. She also helps with life transitions, postpartum mood changes, and seasonal affective symptoms.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Clients can expect discussions about what feels most urgent, concrete skill practice, and regular check-ins about progress. The tone is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
In addition to clinical work, Kathlena supervises newer clinicians and supports ethical, evidence-based practice in the field. She works in Florida and offers services in English. If you want to explore whether her approach matches your needs, use the site’s Start Therapy flow to begin the match process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Online sessions can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT helps people break problems into manageable steps and try new strategies between meetings.Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-informed work online can teach practical skills for handling strong feelings and improving day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide whether CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused methods fit best. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the plan matches changing needs.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and lower travel time. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to maintain regular appointments during life transitions. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to understand whether remote or in-person sessions are available.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, bipolar conditions, and ADHD. Additional focuses include co-morbidity, substance use, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
What style of therapy does she use?
The approach emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills and behavior change. Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused methods are also part of her work when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience in counseling, with substantial work in addiction and mental health treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person sessions are provided.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability provided by the service.