- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Kink and body positive
About Kellie
Kellie Gainey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Kellie also supports people facing relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to identity and sexuality.
She takes a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on developing coping skills, adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns, and improving how people relate to others. Kellie draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to turn day-to-day struggles into manageable steps.
Her background includes working with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and career stress. She also pays attention to family-of-origin patterns, adoption and foster care histories, and caregiver stress when these are part of someone’s story. Kellie describes herself as a queer clinician and works from kink/BDSM positive, non-monogamous positive, and fat/body positive positions.
In session she mixes practical skill-building with chance to process deeper material, like trauma or grief. That can mean learning new coping skills one week and talking through relationship patterns the next. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented, with space for creative expression when it helps.
People who choose her often want clear tools and honest conversation about messy life moments. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session to set goals and agree on a plan.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, such as distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Choosing the right method often happens together. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest which approach or mix of approaches to try. That choice can change as work progresses, and she treats it as a collaborative decision rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm which session formats are available before you book, because this profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when needed. It can also let people use tools like guided mindfulness exercises or worksheets during and between sessions. If you want to know how sessions would fit into your day, ask about format lengths and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes often faced by young adults.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, skill-focused style that mixes talking with exercises and mindfulness. Sessions aim to develop coping strategies and change unhelpful thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience working in one-on-one settings with a broad range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices based in New York.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients currently.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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