- Solutions focused
- Mindfulness based
- Acceptance based
About Kelsey
Kelsey Hackler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She uses practical, short-term strategies and proven therapy methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Kelsey aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful so clients leave with clear next steps.
She has 12 years of experience in mental health settings and has supported people with a wide range of concerns. That background informs how she blends cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment tools, and mindfulness practices to fit each person's needs. Kelsey adapts what she offers to match personality, spirituality, and everyday routines.
People often come for help with relationships, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, adoption and foster care matters, or burnout and compassion fatigue. She also addresses trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, and career stress. Sessions focus on building skills you can use between meetings and on small changes that add up over time.
Kelsey emphasizes listening and validation first. She works together with clients to set practical goals and to choose approaches that feel doable. Her style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and focused on real-life results.
To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. Rates vary with location and the subscription model used, which can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and finding direction after a major change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings link together and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Kelsey treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She listens to your goals, tries methods that fit your lifestyle, and adjusts the plan together as you go. Expect joint decisions about which tools to try and regular check-ins on progress.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people try approaches like CBT exercises or mindfulness practices between sessions, so progress continues outside appointments.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Kelsey commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and related concerns including adoption and foster care matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment approaches, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to create a plan that fits each person's life.
How much experience does she have?
Kelsey has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings with a wide range of diagnoses and concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.