- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and DBT ideas
About Kelliann
Kelliann Maddox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and Indiana with 13 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Kelliann combines direct clinical work with lived knowledge from settings that include inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Francis, where she concentrated on addiction and mental health counseling. She completed post-master’s graduate study in Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and earned a post-master’s certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Adler Graduate School in 2023.
Kelliann has worked in acute and long-term psychiatric care, adolescent residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and dual-diagnosis programs. Much of her practice has centered on addiction and its ripple effects on relationships, grief, and daily functioning. She frames addiction work as addressing emotions, practical consequences, and rebuilding routines.
Her stated clinical influences include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Adlerian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She uses evidence-based methods alongside person-centered conversations to help people clarify goals and develop practical strategies.
Kelliann emphasizes collaboration and respect in sessions. She listens for strengths, helps identify values, and supports clients as they weigh next steps. Outside work she enjoys equestrian activities, cycling, hiking, reading, and time with family, and notes the meaningful role animals can play in emotional life.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions can help
Many of Kelliann’s stated influences are evidence-based methods used to address mood and substance use concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and compulsive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life.She also draws from Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches that emphasize the client’s goals and strengths. These approaches are conversational and goal-oriented, helping people set small, achievable steps and test what works. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats were not specified in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue weekly work during life changes without rearranging as many commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based techniques to remote sessions so clients get practical tools and regular support while balancing study, work, or caregiving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Kelliann works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like money problems, loneliness, and family conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines person-centered conversation with evidence-based techniques such as CBT and DBT. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clarifying goals rather than prescribing one approach.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in mental health and substance use fields. That work includes inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and Indiana and practices from Florida. Licensing is listed as IN LMHC and FL LMHC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Please confirm location requirements before booking.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions will be conducted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
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