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Kitty Bartley, LMHC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kitty

Kitty Bartley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with two decades of experience, currently practicing in Florida.

Background and approach

She began her helping career as a social worker in Ohio and shifted into counseling after personal experience with therapy inspired her to learn and teach practical skills for life’s challenges. Her professional path reflects a commitment to sharing techniques that helped her grow, with an emphasis on building sustainable coping habits.

Bartley focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career and bipolar-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her approach centers on equipping people with tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and strengthen resilience.

Using evidence-informed methods she supports clients in reshaping negative internal narratives and developing healthier responses to stress and change. She frames therapy as collaborative skill-building aimed at lasting, practical benefits that clients can apply beyond the therapy room.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and trouble making meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building alternative strategies and skills to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic partnership where the therapist supports the client’s own problem-solving and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. This process is aimed at finding practical tools and approaches that fit the individual rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. These formats provide flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing people to access licensed professionals and continue work on skills, coping strategies, and life changes without needing to be physically present.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kitty address?
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career difficulties, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends acceptance, cognitive and client-centered techniques with mindfulness and existential perspectives to help clients reframe thoughts and build practical coping skills.
What is her background in mental health?
She started as a social worker in Ohio and has worked as a licensed counselor in Florida for 20 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to her sessions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the FL LMHC license with license number FL LMHC MH10053 and practices in Florida.
Does she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English