Therapist profile
Kelsey Hackler, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Kelsey
Kelsey Hackler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions also address concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and issues around adoption and foster care.
She aims to listen closely and help people feel understood after each visit. Kelsey uses clear, practical steps to build confidence handling everyday problems. She focuses on what is useful now rather than on jargon or long explanations.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. She blends short-term strategies with attention to deeper patterns when people want that. Sessions often include skills practice and homework that fit into busy lives.
Kelsey has spent much of her career working with people who have mood and trauma-related concerns, as well as issues with anger, impulsivity, and isolation. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with each person. She encourages realistic steps toward better coping and clearer communication.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward conversations about goals, concrete tools to try between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. To start, she asks about immediate needs and then picks approaches that suit a person’s situation and preferences.
How sessions work
How Kelsey uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for chronic anxiety, stress around parenting, and feelings of guilt or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems and teaches practical skills to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelsey will talk with the person about goals, daily life, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as needed based on how well the strategies fit the person's situation.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice new skills in real time and bring immediate life situations into discussion. Ask about session length and frequency when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings with people facing mood, trauma-related, and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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