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Stefanie Kalski

Stefanie Kalski, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and life transitions

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  • Strengths focused
  • Practical tools
  • Short goals

About Stefanie

Stefanie Kalski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes practical steps and personal strengths to guide people toward more satisfying daily life. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to offer steady support through that beginning work.

Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own story. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and building on existing strengths. Stefanie uses straightforward tools and small goals so progress feels manageable between visits.

She draws from several evidence-informed approaches to match techniques to each person’s needs. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, learning skills for emotional regulation, or exploring attachment patterns that shape relationships. The methods are adapted to what a client wants to change and how they prefer to work.

With five years of clinical experience, Stefanie supports people through both immediate stresses and longer-term struggles. She often helps people reconnect with motivation and confidence after setbacks. Work in sessions blends practical exercises with reflective conversation to produce useful, day-to-day changes.

Stefanie works with adults in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, and scheduling happens based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approach-driven online therapy that meets you where you are

Stefanie frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action toward what matters, which can help with motivation and life direction. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stefanie works together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaboration guides which techniques are emphasized in sessions and how they are practiced between meetings.

Details about session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and keep continuity when life is hectic. Some formats are better for brief check-ins while others suit longer skill-building work, and Stefanie will discuss what works best for a client’s needs and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stefanie commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical skills and small action steps to produce change between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience supporting adults through both short-term and longer-term challenges.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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