- Values-based work
- Kink and body positive
- Practical coping skills
About Kellie
Kellie Gainey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction, grief, and challenges tied to identity and life change. Her background includes work with clients facing trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Kellie uses clear, practical tools to support change. Sessions focus on developing coping skills, adjusting patterns of thinking, and improving how clients relate to themselves and others. She brings an affirming stance for LGBT identities and works from kink/BDSM-positive and fat/body-positive perspectives.
Her approach combines several well-known therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages needed action tied to personal values.
Kellie aims for a collaborative, down-to-earth style. She listens for your priorities and builds a plan together that fits your life. Many people find this mix useful when dealing with family of origin issues, abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, and adoption and foster care related matters.
With seven years of clinical experience in New York, Kellie blends mindfulness and creative expression into sessions when useful. Beginning therapy can feel intimidating; she focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space to work toward practical goals.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It is practical and skill-oriented. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense moods and relationship challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and may blend techniques over time. Clients help set priorities and shape what happens in sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy schedules. It also lets people keep therapy brief or focus on skill practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques to an online setting so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kellie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, addiction, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters and adoption and foster care topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, shifting unhelpful thinking, and improving how you relate to yourself and others.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kellie has seven years of one-on-one counseling experience, primarily working in New York.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.