Kaylee Hively
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker specializing in mental health and substance use treatment, with experience across multiple levels of care including outpatient, residential, and withdrawal management. My approach is client-centered, combining evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT-informed interventions with a strengths-based perspective. I focus on helping individuals build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and navigate life challenges in a way that supports long-term stability and growth. My practice emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and creating a supportive space where clients can work toward meaningful change.
Having worked with individuals facing challenges like anxiety, addiction, trauma, and serious mental illness, I understand that everyone’s journey is unique.
First session
Our first session is about getting to know you and what you need. We’ll talk about: What’s bringing you to therapy What you want to change or improve Any immediate stressors or concerns You can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and respected. We’ll also start identifying next steps so you leave with some direction—not just more questions.
Strengths
I create a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being honest—because real change starts with a strong, trusting relationship, and I take that seriously. My goal is to meet you where you are without judgment while also helping you move forward with clarity and purpose. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with a focus on your strengths, experiences, and what actually works in your day-to-day life. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Instead, I work collaboratively with you to understand patterns, identify what’s getting in the way, and build practical tools you can use outside of sessions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, we’ll focus on helping you regulate emotions, shift unhelpful thinking, and develop healthier ways of coping. I value honesty, accountability, and growth—but also recognize that change takes time, and I’ll support you through that process. My style is warm, supportive, and direct when needed. I aim to create a balance where you feel safe enough to open up, but also challenged enough to grow. Ultimately, therapy with me is about helping you build a life that feels more stable, manageable, and aligned with who you want to be.
Ideal clients
I work best with adults and adolescents who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t seem to break. You may be dealing with anxiety, overthinking, trauma, relationship stress, or major life changes—and you’re ready for something to actually improve, not just talk about it. My ideal clients are open to learning new tools, exploring patterns, and taking small, realistic steps toward change—even if they’re unsure where to start. You don’t have to have everything figured out—just a willingness to show up and be honest.
Treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Therapy to help you move forward without getting stuck in everything that’s gone wrong. Instead of focusing only on the problem, we’ll identify what’s already working, build on your strengths, and set clear, realistic goals. We’ll look at small, practical steps you can take right away to create change. This approach is especially helpful if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start—it keeps therapy focused, hopeful, and actionable.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help you work through feeling stuck, unsure, or conflicted about change. Instead of pushing or telling you what to do, I help you explore your own reasons for change and build confidence in your ability to follow through. This approach is especially helpful if you feel torn, unmotivated, or unsure where to start. Together, we focus on small, realistic steps that align with what actually matters to you.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected—and how to change patterns that aren’t working. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful thinking, build coping strategies, and create small, realistic changes that improve how you feel day-to-day. You’ll also learn practical tools you can use outside of sessions. This approach works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and negative self-talk.
Strength-Based
I take a strengths-based approach, which means we focus on what’s working—not just what’s wrong. Even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, you already have strengths, resilience, and past successes we can build on. Together, we’ll identify those, use them to guide your goals, and help you feel more confident in your ability to handle challenges. This approach is especially helpful if you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of yourself.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and why. When you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, it becomes easier to make meaningful changes. I’ll break things down in a clear, practical way and give you tools you can use outside of sessions. This approach is especially helpful for anxiety, trauma, depression, and building coping skills.
Location
Virtual sessions