Stefanie Kalski, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
CBT and ACT methods
Parenting support

About Stefanie

Stefanie Kalski is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Stefanie focuses on practical help and clear goals in sessions. She keeps language straightforward so people can understand next steps.

Stefanie believes clients know their own stories and brings that perspective into therapy. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide conversations. In sessions she helps name feelings that are hard to describe and looks at patterns that keep causing pain.

When trauma or past losses come up, Stefanie helps people notice how their bodies and emotions respond. For parenting concerns she works on approaches that reduce stress and increase confidence. With anxiety and depression she focuses on small, doable changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps and collaborative problem solving. Stefanie listens for what clients already do well and builds on those strengths. She encourages realistic goals and checks in on progress each time.

Her work is concise and down-to-earth. People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical tools tend to find this approach helpful. Stefanie offers sessions in English and practices in Florida.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and name core emotions and interactional patterns. EFT can be useful when people want to understand recurring emotional reactions and change how they respond in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning ways to act that match those values despite hard thoughts or feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional responses, which can be useful for attachment struggles and abandonment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefanie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and situation. She combines techniques when helpful and checks in regularly about what is or isn’t working.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her during the initial scheduling process to learn which session options are currently offered and how they can fit into your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic 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 counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy 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 Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, chronic illness, and other listed areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses clear, practical conversation and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT, ACT, attachment-based and client-centered approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That timeframe reflects her practice since becoming an LMHC in Florida.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential is listed as FL LMHC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided through the platform.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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