Kitty Bartley, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC guiding practical life change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- LGBT and relationship guidance
About Kitty Bartley
Kitty Bartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She began her career as a social worker in Ohio and, after seeking therapy for personal challenges, found that the process transformed her perspective and inspired her to pursue a helping profession. That experience shaped a clinical focus on practical skills and emotional growth, and it remains central to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life transitions, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, and other concerns.
Kitty blends evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance, aiming to give people tools they can use long after formal sessions end. She emphasizes teaching strategies to interrupt negative thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more adaptive thoughts and behaviors. Kitty often uses a simple metaphor of reprogramming the "bio computer" of the brain to explain how changing habits of thought and action can reduce distress and support more satisfying relationships, work, and daily functioning.
Her approach is collaborative and goal oriented, offering coaching and therapeutic support tailored to each person s needs, whether the focus is on coping skills, emotional regulation, grief work, intimacy issues, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar management, or compassion fatigue. Kitty works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT individuals, and seeks to equip them with lasting strategies for resilience and growth.
Kitty blends evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance, aiming to give people tools they can use long after formal sessions end. She emphasizes teaching strategies to interrupt negative thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more adaptive thoughts and behaviors. Kitty often uses a simple metaphor of reprogramming the "bio computer" of the brain to explain how changing habits of thought and action can reduce distress and support more satisfying relationships, work, and daily functioning.
Her approach is collaborative and goal oriented, offering coaching and therapeutic support tailored to each person s needs, whether the focus is on coping skills, emotional regulation, grief work, intimacy issues, career concerns, ADHD, bipolar management, or compassion fatigue. Kitty works with clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT individuals, and seeks to equip them with lasting strategies for resilience and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kitty Bartley have?
Kitty Bartley has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Kitty Bartley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC. Her license details are FL LMHC MH10053.
In which languages does Kitty Bartley provide therapy?
Kitty Bartley provides therapy in English.
Where is Kitty Bartley located?
Kitty Bartley is located in Florida.
How can I work with Kitty Bartley as my therapist?
You can work with Kitty Bartley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kitty Bartley work with international clients?
Kitty Bartley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kitty Bartley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Kitty Bartley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people focus on values-based action and learn skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it emphasizes flexible responses rather than fighting unwanted internal experiences.
She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the therapeutic relationship and the client s own strengths. This approach involves active listening, empathy, and support to help people explore their concerns and build self-directed change, making it well suited for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool, offering concrete techniques to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, addiction-related patterns, and coping with everyday stressors by teaching practical skills that clients can apply between sessions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Kitty works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, permit continuity of care across busy lives, and allow therapy to fit into work, family, and travel routines without sacrificing the therapeutic relationship.