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Stefanie Kalski

Stefanie Kalski, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical therapy for stress and trauma

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Values-based work
  • Practical skills

About Stefanie

Stefanie Kalski is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on five years of clinical experience to support people taking the first step toward change. Stefanie emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths. She uses straightforward, collaborative conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical tools and small steps that fit into everyday life. Stefanie helps clients notice patterns, practice new skills, and build habits that reduce overwhelm. Her approach blends several methods so therapy matches the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with thoughts and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages choosing actions that match personal values. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered techniques bring attention to relationships and the client’s perspective. Stefanie welcomes people who feel stuck after difficult events and those working through parenting stress or low confidence. She listens without judgment and supports realistic goals. The tone in sessions is calm and practical, with an eye on tangible progress. Outside sessions she draws on five years of practice in Florida to guide her choices about interventions. She encourages people to use their own strengths while trying new ways of coping. Stefanie aims to make therapy a manageable part of daily life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with them. It helps people who feel stuck by emphasizing meaningful next steps rather than only changing thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how early and close relationships shape current connections and coping, which can be useful after trauma or during parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stefanie collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies as progress unfolds so sessions stay relevant and useful.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. It can also let people use audio-only sessions when video is not ideal or choose a rhythm of sessions that fits work and family life. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and techniques to work well across different remote formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stefanie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic illness, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Stefanie emphasizes practical tools, pacing change in small steps, and building on each persons strengths.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician. That recent practice informs her use of several common therapeutic approaches.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida. Her practice and professional work are based in that state.

In which language are sessions conducted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with Stefanie?

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