Kathlena Reed, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Kathlena

Kathlena Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people during stressful times. She draws on six years of hands-on experience in addiction and mental health settings to guide each session. Her style is straightforward and collaborative - she listens, offers tools, and helps clients set small, manageable goals.

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Motivational Interviewing and trauma-focused methods.

Background and approach

That mix lets her address problems like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use with techniques that change thinking and build coping skills. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for emotion regulation, communication, and relapse prevention. Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment and mental health care in Florida.

As a Qualified Supervisor she also mentors newer clinicians and stays connected to current, evidence-based practices. She uses that experience to shape practical, real-world strategies for clients. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental approach.

She pays attention to co-occurring issues such as PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood-related concerns. The aim is steady progress through clear steps rather than quick fixes. In sessions Kathlena talks through options, helps prioritize immediate needs, and teaches tools to manage guilt, shame, impulsivity, and life-direction questions.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and measurable skills so clients can notice change over time.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include skill practice and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Those skills can be introduced and rehearsed during video or chat sessions to help manage intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathlena works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, concerns, and preferences. She uses collaboration to adjust strategies over time so therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.

Online formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, parenting, or treatment commitments. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice, while phone sessions provide an easier option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill reminders, or moments when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep consistent care and to apply new skills between sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD along with related issues like guilt, shame, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skill-building, changing unhelpful thoughts, and creating clear steps to meet goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience in the counseling field, including work in addiction and mental health treatment settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH21547.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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