- Warm and direct
- Focus on sleep and stress
- Ten years experience
About Kellie
Kellie Cousino is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, addiction, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. She offers a nonjudgmental space where people can be themselves and work through shame, guilt, and hard emotions. Her style is warm and direct, and she invites clients to be honest about the messy parts of change.
Clients can expect a therapist who values authenticity and a bit of humor when it fits. Kellie does not promise quick fixes. She acknowledges that change can be difficult and sometimes uncomfortable, and she stays alongside people during those times. Sessions focus on practical steps that match each person’s needs and goals.
With ten years of clinical experience, Kellie brings steady support for issues tied to relationships, parenting stress, communication problems, and coping with life transitions. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and compassion fatigue. Sleeping difficulties and substance use concerns are included among the practical areas she addresses.
Kellie holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials, and she practices in South Carolina. Conversations are conducted in English. For people considering online or in-person work, she asks that they confirm current session options before booking.
Her approach centers on collaborating with each person to set goals and try tools that feel doable. She encourages honesty about setbacks and treats progress as a series of small steps rather than a single event.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and build better sleep and coping routines. One common approach involves step-by-step behavior work where clients try small changes to daily habits, sleep schedules, and stress responses to see what helps. This approach is practical when addressing sleeping problems, anxiety, and substance use concerns.Another approach centers on examining relationships and attachment patterns to understand why certain behaviors repeat. This kind of work looks at communication, boundaries, and past hurts that affect present life and relationships. It can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, codependency, or ongoing relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which techniques make the most sense for their situation.
If you are thinking about online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kellie address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related relationship or parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Kellie keeps a warm, direct, and nonjudgmental style. She invites honesty and accepts that change is often messy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with a range of concerns including communication problems, codependency, and compassion fatigue.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Kellie holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.