Kellie Kizis , LCSW

Kellie Kizis is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with more than 15 years of experience as a social worker and counselor. She holds the LCSW credential - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a practical, compassionate perspective to a broad range of mental health and life concerns.

Kellie has supported individuals and some family members facing depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, cancer diagnoses, and struggles with self-love. She has also worked extensively with people coping with grief and loss and with those who have experienced trauma. Her clinical background includes time in hospital and hospice settings and work in a fitness center, which contributes to her understanding of medical issues and body wellness. In addition to conventional therapeutic methods, she draws on holistic practices such as essential oils and her training as a Reiki Master.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Kellie partners with people to problem-solve and to develop individualized plans of action aimed at meaningful change. She uses a flexible mix of approaches - including mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, holistic and trauma-informed work - based on each person’s needs and goals. Kellie aims to support, empower, and celebrate each step of the journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kellie Kizis

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist - it emphasizes empathy, active listening, and support so that clients can identify their own goals and strengths. This approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kellie collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time to support progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is tailored and relevant.

Online therapy with Kellie uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life changes, and connect from different locations. The variety of formats allows clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for their situation.