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Kelsey Hackler, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kelsey
Kelsey Hackler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and career or life-change challenges. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not accepted.
Before becoming an LCSW Kelsey completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of South Florida in 2012. She has spent much of her career supporting people with a wide range of mental health needs, including mood disorders and trauma-related difficulties. That background informs practical skills she brings to sessions.
Kelsey uses a mix of methods suited to problem solving and skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based techniques. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when helpful.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps clients can try between meetings. That can mean noticing and shifting unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with different behaviors, practicing acceptance skills, or setting small achievable goals. Work is presented in plain terms and aims to be doable in daily life.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Payment varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How CBT, ACT, and mindfulness translate to online sessions
CBT helps people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. In practice this means identifying specific unhelpful thoughts, trying alternative responses, and using short exercises between sessions to build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult feelings while taking committed action. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life transitions when avoidance has become a problem. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. These techniques support emotion regulation and can pair well with CBT or ACT work. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person’s goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress and needs become clearer. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling fits your routine and practical needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, parenting stress, career concerns, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often include simple exercises and practice to change patterns between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida in 2012 and has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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