Kathy Reed
Welcome — I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Florida, and I’ve spent the past five years helping individuals find healing, balance, and hope in their lives. Whether you’re just beginning your therapeutic journey or continuing the work you’ve already started, I’m here to walk alongside you. I specialize in working with clients experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My approach is collaborative and person-centered — we’ll work together to create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals. Over time, we’ll focus on addressing challenges, building resilience, and celebrating each step forward. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported and empowered to explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, I emphasize helping clients strengthen assertive communication skills and healthy boundaries — both with themselves and with others — to foster meaningful, lasting change. Therapy is an opportunity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. If you’re ready to take that next step toward the life you deserve, I’m here when you’re ready to begin.
First session
Your first session is all about getting to know each other and creating a foundation for your therapeutic journey. We’ll start with a few introductions and discuss what brings you to counseling at this time. You’ll have the opportunity to share the challenges you’ve been facing, what’s been most difficult lately, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. Together, we’ll begin developing a personalized plan that aligns with your unique goals and needs. This plan will help guide our future sessions and ensure that our work together feels meaningful and focused. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and confident that you’ve taken an important step toward lasting change.
Strengths
With over seven years of experience in the field of counseling, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals overcome a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. For the past five years, I’ve specialized in working with clients facing addiction, and I also have extensive experience supporting adolescents and adults managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I am trauma-informed and trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, allowing me to support clients who are processing traumatic experiences in a safe and structured way. My counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) — evidence-based methods that promote insight, resilience, and long-term growth. I believe in working collaboratively with each client to identify strengths, build confidence, and create meaningful goals. I’m often described as empathetic, approachable, and easy to talk to, and I take pride in helping people discover their potential and become the best version of themselves.
Ideal clients
I love working with individuals who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Whether you’re seeking to overcome addiction, manage ADHD, or cope with anxiety or depression, my goal is to support you in finding balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction. You already have the strength within you to become the person you want to be — sometimes you just need the right tools and guidance to get there. That’s where I come in. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your unique goals and helps you build the life you’ve been striving for.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the past seven years to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns. Recognizing these thoughts is the first step in learning to manage unwanted behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies. CBT is effective for treating a wide range of distressing symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and other maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
For the past five years, I have used Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help individuals develop healthy coping skills and address thinking errors that can contribute to substance use, depression, or anxiety. REBT is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help you challenge unhelpful beliefs, manage emotional distress, and build a happier, mentally healthier life.
Location
Virtual sessions