- Strengths focused
- Skill building
- Values centered
About Stefanie
Stefanie Kalski, LMHC, helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes each person's strengths and supports them as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Stefanie writes that seeking help takes courage, and she aims to make the process clear and practical.
With five years of experience and a Florida LMHC credential, Stefanie uses straightforward, collaborative work. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions focus on learning skills that can be used between meetings and building on what is already working in a person's life.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Those approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and act in ways that match their values. Attachment-based ideas guide work around close relationships and patterns that repeat over time.
Stefanie also uses client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to create a calm, validating space while teaching practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She aims to blend direct skill teaching with a respectful, listening stance.
She has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond core areas, such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, aging-related worries, and sexual expression topics. Sessions are offered in English in Florida, and Stefanie does not take international clients.
With five years of experience and a Florida LMHC credential, Stefanie uses straightforward, collaborative work. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions focus on learning skills that can be used between meetings and building on what is already working in a person's life.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Those approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and act in ways that match their values. Attachment-based ideas guide work around close relationships and patterns that repeat over time.
Stefanie also uses client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to create a calm, validating space while teaching practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She aims to blend direct skill teaching with a respectful, listening stance.
She has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond core areas, such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, aging-related worries, and sexual expression topics. Sessions are offered in English in Florida, and Stefanie does not take international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic 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 counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy 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 TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions are uncomfortable. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and situations that involve ongoing pain or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions and helps people develop healthier ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make some skill practice easier to integrate into daily routines. Talk with the therapist about what format would best match your goals and practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Stefanie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care matters, and aging concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens first and works in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions focus on small goals, skill practice, and using a person’s existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience and draws on that background when helping people navigate common and complex life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.