- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kellie
Kellie Gainey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Kellie aims for straightforward support that helps people feel steadier day to day.
She uses practical tools to build coping skills and change difficult patterns of thinking. Sessions often involve learning new ways to respond to stress, practicing emotional regulation, and exploring personal values to guide decisions.
Background and approach
Kellie blends talk therapy with mindfulness and creative exercises to make progress accessible. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites people to set goals and works at a pace that fits their life.
Kellie names herself as a queer clinician and holds affirming stances toward kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, and larger bodies, which she brings into the work when relevant. With seven years of clinical experience she has guided people through trauma recovery, grief, addiction concerns, and major life transitions. She also offers support for ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and caregiver stress in individual sessions.
The focus is on practical steps that can be used outside of session. Kellie offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. She works from a mix of therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques.
Starting involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.
What Kellie works with
Everything Kellie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kellie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kellie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and life work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed by emotion, or uncertain about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help when emotions feel intense or relationships are strained.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the client involved in each step.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirrors in on deeper conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels like too much, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life demands while working toward clearer parenting strategies and better daily coping.
Questions people ask about Kellie
What concerns does Kellie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, grief, trauma, addiction, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and connecting with personal values to guide change.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of one-on-one counseling experience working with a broad range of concerns, including trauma recovery, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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