Works with
How Kitty works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kitty
Kitty Bartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She moved into counseling after her own experience with therapy showed her practical ways to manage stress and emotional pain. She draws on that personal journey to guide people through hard moments with steady, straightforward support.
She focuses on helping people change unhelpful thinking patterns. Kitty teaches skills people can use long after sessions end.
Background and approach
She works on anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, and the strain of life changes and grief. Her approach blends several evidence-based styles in simple terms. Kitty uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people act on their values.
She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift thinking that causes distress. Client-centered listening makes space for someone to be heard and understood. Sessions aim to be practical and skill-focused.
Clients practice tools for calming, problem solving, and managing urges. Kitty encourages short experiments between sessions so people can test new responses in daily life. She also brings elements from dialectical behavior and existential work when it fits a person’s goals.
That helps with emotion regulation, meaningful decision making, and coping with big life questions. Kitty’s emphasis is on simple, usable steps that build toward lasting change.
What Kitty works with
Everything Kitty lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kitty's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Kitty lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes because it focuses on what matters most rather than arguing with every thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches clear steps to identify and change thinking patterns that fuel depression, anxiety, or anger. It often uses simple homework exercises to practice new responses between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on being listened to without judgment so someone can find their own solutions and build confidence.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that suit the person's preferences and needs. Decisions about which techniques to use are made together, adjusting as progress is seen.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when typing out thoughts helps the process. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions and practice skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Kitty
What concerns can Kitty help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, addiction issues, grief, trauma, career strain, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on teaching practical skills and changing unhelpful thoughts. Kitty blends acceptance-based, cognitive, and client-centered methods to match what a person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kitty has two decades of experience in mental health work, including time as a social worker before becoming an LMHC in Florida.
Where is Kitty licensed and located?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices with clients in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.