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Kristie Cooley, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Support for stress, addiction, and relationships

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Kristie Cooley

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH25014)
  • NPI number1619781507
  • Experience4 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Anger management
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Focus on practical steps
  • Direct compassionate care
  • Goal oriented work

About Kristie

Kristie Cooley is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship struggles, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who want clear guidance through hard moments.

She listens for the story behind symptoms and helps clients name what they are feeling. Sessions often include learning healthier ways to communicate and setting small goals for change. Kristie pays attention to how past wounds, attachment patterns, and family dynamics shape current reactions.

Kristie works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family problems, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication breakdowns. She also supports people dealing with divorce, domestic violence histories, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt, shame, impulsivity, and persistent feelings of emptiness. Her approach emphasizes building self-compassion and stronger coping skills.

With four years of experience as a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), she combines practical strategies with steady emotional support. Sessions are intended to help clients develop resilient routines and clearer boundaries. She encourages steps that are realistic and sustainable for everyday life.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on the therapist's availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Approaches for anxiety, addiction, and relationship patterns

Kristie describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and impulsive behaviors. These techniques help people notice triggers, try new responses, and reduce overwhelming reactions over time.

Another core emphasis is attachment-focused exploration. This involves looking at how early relationships affect present-day trust, closeness, and communication. It can be useful for people who struggle with abandonment fears, repeated relationship conflicts, or difficulty relying on others.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made, and Kristie aims to match strategies to what a person finds most helpful.

For practical matters, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from many everyday locations. It also makes shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling simpler, which can help maintain consistency while managing work, caregiving, or health demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kristie address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship issues, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

The approach is practical and supportive, focusing on building self-compassion, clearer communication, and manageable goals for everyday life.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Kristie has four years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.

What credentials and where is the therapist licensed?

She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for licensed mental health counselor in Florida.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients in Florida as indicated by licensing.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin sessions with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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