Dr. Gale Kelley , LMHC

Dr. Gale Kelley is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with a doctoral degree in education focused on clinical psychology (Ed.D.). With 18 years of experience, she has provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy for people across a wide range of life stages and backgrounds. Her work centers on a client-centered belief that individuals already possess resources for health and healing, and that therapy can help those strengths emerge and be sustained.

Her approach is integrative and holistic, honoring the mind-body connection while drawing on evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a core element of her practice, helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. She also values psychoeducation as a tool to increase understanding of behavior and the therapeutic process, believing that greater knowledge fosters engagement and more effective change.

Dr. Kelley uses standardized assessments early in treatment to pinpoint areas affecting mental health and functioning, then collaborates with clients to set clear, achievable goals. She emphasizes a collaborative working relationship with regular progress checks and practical takeaways from each session, such as new perspectives or emotion regulation skills. Her practice focuses on personalized, preventative care that supports wellness and practical coping across challenges like trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, grief, and addiction.