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Kaitlin Bowen, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Substance use and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Skills for coping
- Motivational interviewing
About Kaitlin
Kaitlin Bowen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with substance use concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and stress-related problems.
She spent time in both residential and outpatient settings and now focuses on outpatient work. That background means she often brings skills-based methods used in rehabilitation into shorter-term outpatient care. She commonly helps people build coping skills for ADHD, manage big life changes, and handle grief and anger.
Kaitlin uses practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She also draws on client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions focus on teaching skills, practicing new responses, and setting clear steps to try between meetings.
Her approach balances direct feedback with support. She expects clients to be active in the work and offers concrete tools for managing cravings, mood swings, and distressing memories. Progress often looks like learning a new skill, testing it in daily life, and adjusting based on what works.
Kaitlin emphasizes building long-term capacity so clients rely less on therapy over time. She frames goals in practical terms - reduce overwhelm, improve communication, manage impulses, and increase daily functioning. People who want structured, skills-focused work tend to find this approach straightforward and action oriented.
How CBT and skills work in remote sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses. It breaks problems into small, manageable steps and gives clear at-home experiments to try between sessions. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing habits.DBT teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behavior. It uses short exercises and behavioral strategies that clients can practice in daily life. Kaitlin also uses client-centered listening to shape which skills are most relevant for each person.
Finding the right approach happens together. Kaitlin will review concerns, goals, and what someone has already tried, then recommend which methods to emphasize. She adjusts plans based on how a person responds and the kinds of skills that fit their routine.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into the week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow practice of skills in real-life settings. Many people find remote sessions help them test new coping strategies in the moment while still getting structured, skills-focused feedback from a licensed professional.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Kaitlin commonly helps people with substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also supports stress management, ADHD coping, grief, and anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses skills-based methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy combined with client-centered and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize learning and practicing concrete skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in residential and outpatient settings with co-occurring disorders. That experience informs a practical, skills-oriented outpatient approach.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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