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Kyle Short

Kyle Short

LMHC · Florida

Practical support for meaningful change

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  • Direct and practical
  • Goal oriented
  • Ten years experience

About Kyle

Kyle Short is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people facing mood and behavior challenges and those navigating life transitions. He invites a practical, direct approach to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Kyle often meets people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or struggles with substance use. He also supports concerns like grief, self-esteem, eating or body image issues, and challenges connected to adoption and foster care. He lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among the approaches he uses.

In sessions, Kyle aims to break big problems into smaller steps. He uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises so clients can try things between meetings. He focuses on what someone wants to change and on small actions that move them toward that goal.

He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people find their reasons for change and identify realistic next steps. Trauma-focused techniques are part of his toolkit when past events keep showing up in daily life.

Kyle describes therapy as a collaborative process. He listens, helps set short-term goals, and adjusts plans as progress happens. People who prefer clear direction paired with empathy may find this style helpful.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. It can help when worry, low mood, or avoidance get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace of work; it can help someone feel heard while exploring difficult topics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what they have tried before. From there he will recommend and adjust methods so the plan fits the person's needs and life circumstances.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will take place. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular contact during life changes. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and tailor session pacing to what helps each person make steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBody imageCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kyle often address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and issues related to substance use. He also lists topics such as grief, eating and body image, ADHD, and adoption and foster care.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Kyle uses a practical, goal-focused approach with clear steps. He combines conversation with exercises clients can try between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

He has ten years of experience working in mental health settings and with people facing co-occurring concerns related to substance use and mood or behavior issues.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Kyle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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