Kelliann Maddox

Kelliann Maddox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and Indiana with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and big life changes. Kelliann also lists life purpose among her areas of focus and often helps people through midlife shifts and transitions.

She trained in psychology and addiction counseling, earning a Master’s degree in Psychology with concentrations in addiction and mental health counseling. She completed post-master’s graduate studies in Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a post-master’s certificate in Mental Health Counseling in 2023. Those studies inform how she adapts treatment to fit each person’s needs.

Kelliann’s background includes work in acute and long-term psychiatric care, adolescent residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and dual-diagnosis inpatient and outpatient programs. Much of her career has emphasized addiction and the ripple effects of substance use on relationships, grief, and daily functioning. She describes addiction as something that touches many parts of a person’s life and brings complex emotions.

In sessions she focuses on collaboration and clear goals. She draws from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral tools, solution-focused ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, Adlerian and narrative perspectives, and motivational interviewing. Practically, that can mean identifying values, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of handling stress and urges.

Outside work she rides and cares for horses, cycles, hikes, reads, and spends time with family. Her interest in animals informs how she thinks about connection and support during difficult times.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many of the methods Kelliann uses are evidence-informed and focus on practical skills and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and can help with addiction, ambivalence, and readiness to act. Adlerian ideas look at values, roles, and social connections to help people find purpose and direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelliann collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as problems or priorities change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about current session options so arrangements match practical needs and daily schedules.