Kathlena Reed

Kathlena Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also supports concerns like drug and alcohol addiction, postpartum depression, and questions about life purpose.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy in sessions. Those approaches shape how she helps people manage mood, impulses, and substance use.

In a session she talks through practical skills and clear steps. That can mean breaking down overwhelming problems into manageable parts. It also means building coping tools for anxiety, mood swings, or cravings related to addiction.

She has direct experience in addiction and mental health treatment settings. As a Qualified Supervisor she also mentors newer clinicians and stays engaged with evidence-based practice. Her LMHC credential is listed as FL LMHC.

People often come with mixed concerns, and she works with co-morbidity such as mood disorders alongside substance use. She addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, impulsivity, and self-love alongside clinical symptoms. Her approach is collaborative and focused on practical, achievable steps.

How her approaches translate to online work

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting concrete goals, practicing skills between meetings, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors.

DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. In an online setting these skills are taught through guided practice, role play, and short homework tasks to manage intense feelings and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to prioritize. That choice can shift as work progresses, and decisions are made together based on what helps you most.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit appointments into work or family days, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills in everyday settings and follow through on between-session tasks.