Therapist profile
Kellie Gainey , LMHC
LMHC - Family and parenting, relationship support
Continue with KellieAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kellie
Kellie Gainey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around identity and intimacy. Kellie also lists support for ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among her areas of focus.
Kellie uses several practical approaches in sessions. Clients can expect work that helps adjust unhelpful thinking patterns, build coping skills, and practice new ways of relating to others. She draws on cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness to break down problems into manageable steps.
Her background includes a blend of client-centered listening and skills-based therapies. Kellie also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and existential ideas when they fit a person's needs. She names experience with kink/BDSM-positive, non-monogamous-positive, and body-positive perspectives as part of how she understands identity and relationships.
In sessions she aims to help people resolve past hurt and figure out next steps for everyday life. That might mean learning grounding techniques for anxiety, planning responses to relationship conflict, or addressing parenting stress. Work is collaborative and focused on what someone wants to change.
People should note sessions are conducted in English and Kellie does not take international clients. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and practicing concrete behavior changes to reduce symptoms such as depression and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal communication.Choosing the best approach is part of the collaborative work. Kellie will discuss what feels helpful, try different strategies, and adjust the focus based on a person's goals and experiences. The aim is to find methods that fit someone’s life and concerns rather than sticking to one technique.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you value learning skills you can practice between sessions, or want focused work on parenting stress, relationship communication, or coping with anxiety, online sessions can support those practical goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people with parenting stress, blended family issues, family of origin problems, and communication difficulties within family relationships.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with skills-based approaches like CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and existential reflection as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working one-on-one with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, depression, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and works from that location.
Can she work with someone who does not speak English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.