Kathlena Reed, LMHC

Kathlena Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on practical, trauma-informed care. She draws on six years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, and substance concerns. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented so people can see progress in everyday life.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make lasting behavior changes, especially around substance use. Trauma-Focused Therapy is included in her work for those processing past hurt and overwhelming events.

Kathlena emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She meets people where they are and helps them set realistic goals. Sessions often focus on specific skills, problem solving, and gradual steps toward recovery and well-being.

Her background includes extensive work in addiction treatment and co-occurring mental health care. She also supervises emerging clinicians and brings that practical perspective to her work with clients. This experience informs how she plans treatment and supports recovery.

People who contact Kathlena can expect clear, direct conversation about their concerns. She aims to reduce guilt and shame, address impulsivity, and support life purpose and self-love. Her work covers a wide range of mood and trauma-related issues, including postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Many of her core methods are well suited to online conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and homework. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved relationships, which can help with impulsivity and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to choose which methods match their goals and preferences. Together they track progress and adjust strategies as needed so the work fits what the person wants to accomplish.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain regular appointments and apply skills between sessions.