Kellie Gainey , LMHC

Kellie Gainey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of one-on-one counseling experience. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that indicates professional training and supervised clinical experience in assessing and treating emotional and psychological concerns.

Kellie has worked with people facing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, situational stress, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related concerns. She brings experience working with LGBTQ clients and approaches matters related to kink, BDSM, non-monogamy, and body image from an affirming perspective.

Her therapeutic style is integrative and collaborative, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered work, and existential themes. In sessions she focuses on helping clients develop practical coping skills, process and resolve past trauma, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and strengthen connections with themselves and others. Beginning therapy or starting with a new provider can feel daunting, and Kellie aims to create a welcoming space for vulnerability while working together toward the client’s goals. She welcomes inquiries to discuss what a client is looking for and how she might help.