Guileine Kraft, LCSW-C, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Practical, culturally aware clinical social worker
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLCSW-C, LCSW
- Licenses listedLCSW-C, Maryland (no. 19476); LCSW, Florida (no. SW19839)
- NPI number1720530165
- Experience14 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Focus on daily life
- Uses music and arts
- Goal oriented
About Guileine
She has a background working with people facing trauma, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, career worries, and addictions. Guileine blends straightforward conversation with tools people can use between sessions. She often draws on cultural interests such as music and the arts to make therapy feel relevant and real.
Her professional history includes practice in Maryland as an LCSW-C and in Florida as an LCSW, and she combines clinical work with experience teaching students and professionals. That mix influences a style that is both practical and informed by real-world experience.
In sessions she aims to help people find room to think differently and try new habits. Guileine encourages clear goals and small, manageable steps toward those goals. She frames progress as a process and works at a pace each person can manage.
People who prefer a therapist who uses direct, culturally aware conversation and practical exercises may find her approach a good fit. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's start steps to see if schedules and formats meet their needs.
Approaches that guide online work and problem solving
Guileine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One approach she uses is cognitive behavioral methods, which focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying small experiments to see what changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and daily routines that get stuck.She also incorporates culturally responsive techniques that bring a client’s personal interests into work together, such as using music or art to open conversation and build new meaning. This can make sessions feel more familiar and help people connect coping skills to their everyday life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and what will work best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and addictions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using clear goals and exercises people can use between sessions. She draws on cultural interests like music and the arts to make therapy feel relevant.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of experience and has worked in clinical practice and as an instructor for students and professionals.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Florida, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.