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Stefanie Kalski, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anxiety and Parenting
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Client-centered sessions
About Stefanie
Stefanie Kalski is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Stefanie works with practical goals and clear steps rather than abstract talk.
Her approach keeps sessions focused and concrete. She listens to what is happening now, then helps identify thoughts and habits that get in the way. Stefanie uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other client-centered methods to try different ways of responding to stress.
Stefanie views the person as the expert on their life. She encourages people to notice small patterns and test new behaviors between sessions. Homework is simple and directly connected to daily life, like trying brief experiments in thinking or action and reporting back on what changed.
Sessions emphasize skills people can use right away. Stefanie works on reducing overwhelming reactions, improving confidence, and making parenting feel more manageable. When trauma or abuse is part of the picture, she focuses on safety and grounding before moving to change strategies.
Her style is straightforward. Goals are set together and checked regularly. Progress is measured in specific steps so people can see what is working and what needs adjusting.
How Stefanie uses structured approaches in online sessions
Stefanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative reactions. CBT focuses on specific thinking patterns and behavior experiments that aim to reduce anxiety and low mood. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which concentrates on noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that align with personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her practice when relationships and early patterns shape current stress or parenting concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefanie collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what the client reports and what produces small, observable changes. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as current session options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Some formats may also let people choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited or a shorter meeting works better for a hectic day.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Stefanie typically help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression.
How does she use therapeutic approaches in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered work to try new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Florida LMHC with five years of professional work experience supporting people facing mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is Stefanie licensed to practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Stefanie?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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