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Kellie Gainey , LMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kellie

Kellie Gainey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related challenges, including attention-related concerns such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to one-on-one work, drawing on a range of therapeutic tools to help clients build coping skills, process painful experiences, and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating. Kellie blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based practices and emotion regulation strategies.

She practices from an affirming perspective that honors diverse identities and relationship styles and aims to create a welcoming environment where vulnerability can be explored. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, creative coping strategies, and support in reconnecting with their values and sense of self as they work toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based methods for online care and flexible access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-aligned steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often useful for stress, life transitions, and motivation concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and build new routines; this approach is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and attention-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can help people who struggle with strong emotions or relationship patterns.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions so techniques align with real-life needs and values.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional while fitting sessions into a busy life and varying energy levels.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kellie commonly address?
Kellie works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD. She also supports people facing career strain, addictions, and self-esteem difficulties.
What is Kellie’s therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach combines client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience providing one-on-one counseling and has worked with people presenting with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is Kellie licensed and located?
She holds the credential NY LMHC 011317 and practices as a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Kellie provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kellie?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Kellie can help with

Kellie Gainey works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kellie works with individuals presenting with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, and situational stress.

How Kellie approaches therapy

Kellie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kellie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 7 years of clinical experience.