Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC

Therapist in Florida

Calm, collaborative counselor for self esteem

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13 years of experience listed

LMHC, LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

Warm conversational style
Focus on values-driven change
Practical coping tools

About Kellie

Kellie Foster is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing low self esteem, anxiety, stress, depression, and major life changes. She uses a relaxed, conversational style so people can talk without feeling rushed. Her aim is to build a working relationship where clients feel heard and understood.

She holds an MA and practices as an LMHC and LCMHC with about 13 years of experience. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, career stress, compassion fatigue, and relationship and family issues. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and fertility or cancer-related challenges.

Kellie combines approaches rather than using a single method for everyone. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Existential ideas depending on what the person needs. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and noticing what matters most to the client.

Her style emphasizes collaboration - the person in therapy is treated as the expert on their own life. She aims to reduce labeling and to create straightforward, compassionate conversations that lead to real change. People usually leave sessions with specific steps they can try between meetings.

Kellie practices in Florida and offers services in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair clients and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what they value and make small committed steps toward that life. It often focuses on building willingness to feel difficult emotions while still moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to identify unhelpful habits and replace them with clearer, more useful actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering nonjudgmental listening and reflection so clients can arrive at their own insights and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kellie treats therapy as a partnership and will discuss which methods fit a client's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide what to try and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm current session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote meetings let them practice new skills between sessions in everyday settings and keep momentum between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Kellie help with?

Kellie works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, depression, grief, career and relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, chronic illness, fertility or cancer issues, and first responder stress.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her approach is laid back and conversational, with a focus on collaboration. Sessions are practical and aim to build a helpful working relationship rather than rely only on labels.

How long has she been practicing?

She has about 13 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life situations.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC and as an LCMHC, and she practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start therapy?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.