Kitty Bartley, LMHC

Kitty Bartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with two decades of clinical experience. She began her career as a social worker in Ohio and later moved into counseling in Florida. Kitty sought therapy herself during a difficult period and decided to make helping others her profession. She concentrates on practical tools clients can use every day.

Kitty focuses on helping people change the negative thoughts that hold them back. She uses strategies that teach new ways of thinking and behaving, including approaches from cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions emphasize skills people can practice between meetings. The goal is to build habits that last beyond therapy.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. She also supports people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Kitty names ADHD and bipolar among areas she helps people manage alongside life changes and intimacy-related problems.

Her style is down-to-earth and task-focused. Conversations tend to be straightforward and solution-oriented. Clients can expect to learn concrete techniques and step-by-step plans they can try right away.

Kitty offers care from Florida as a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, drawing on 20 years of experience. She speaks English and blends counseling methods to match each person’s needs. Her aim is to leave people with skills they can use for the rest of their lives.

Approaches to work with online therapy

Kitty uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. ACT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are so they can find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kitty will discuss goals and preferences and suggest strategies that fit each person. She mixes techniques when it helps, and she checks in to adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and teaching new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send quick updates or get support between meetings. These options make it more flexible to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel demands.