Kellie Kizis, LCSW
Florida LCSW supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Family and parenting
About Kellie Kizis
Kellie Kizis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 15 years of experience in social work and counseling. She has worked with individuals and some of their family members across a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, cancer diagnoses, diminished self-love, grief and loss, and trauma. Her clinical background includes roles in hospital settings, hospice care, and a fitness center, which contribute to her understanding of medical issues and body wellness. In addition to conventional clinical methods, she incorporates some holistic practices and is a Reiki Master, reflecting a blended approach to care.
Kellie’s style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes collaboration, partnering with people to problem-solve and to develop customized plans aimed at the best possible outcomes. Her work draws from mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed methods, allowing treatment to be shaped around each person’s needs. She supports a wide set of concerns such as stress, compassion fatigue, family and communication problems, sleep and eating issues, parenting and career difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and caregiving stress. Kellie focuses on empowering people to build strengths, cope with life changes, and celebrate progress along the journey.
Kellie’s style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. She emphasizes collaboration, partnering with people to problem-solve and to develop customized plans aimed at the best possible outcomes. Her work draws from mindfulness therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed methods, allowing treatment to be shaped around each person’s needs. She supports a wide set of concerns such as stress, compassion fatigue, family and communication problems, sleep and eating issues, parenting and career difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and caregiving stress. Kellie focuses on empowering people to build strengths, cope with life changes, and celebrate progress along the journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kellie Kizis have?
Kellie Kizis has 15 years of experience.
Is Kellie Kizis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are FL LCSW SW14696.
In which languages does Kellie Kizis provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kellie Kizis located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Kellie Kizis as my therapist?
You can work with Kellie Kizis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kellie Kizis work with international clients?
Yes, Kellie Kizis works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kellie Kizis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Client-Centered Care, CBT, and Mindfulness Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight, self-respect, and personal goals. This approach is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved relationships, or support through life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and support managing trauma responses, grief, and everyday stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kellie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to access care from different locations, and to continue momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured treatment, teach practical skills, and maintain a steady therapeutic relationship without requiring in-person visits.