Therapist profile
Kellie Gainey , LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 011317
- NPI1669087276
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- ACT and mindfulness
About Kellie
Kellie Gainey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and the ripple effects of trauma. Her approach also supports people dealing with identity and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and career-related pressure.
She helps clients develop practical coping skills and adjust unhelpful thought patterns. Sessions focus on learning new ways to relate to difficult feelings and to other people. Kellie uses clear, action-oriented strategies alongside reflective conversation.
Kellie blends several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are brought in for emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered practices support values-driven change and a collaborative listening stance.
She identifies as a queer clinician and works from kink/BDSM positive, non-monogamous positive, and fat/body positive positions. That perspective informs how she talks about relationships, desire, and body image without judgment. It also shapes how she addresses communication, boundaries, and consent in relationships.
Kellie asks new clients to be ready to try concrete skills between sessions. Expect straightforward feedback, gentle challenge, and work on habits that get in the way of goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches she uses and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that line up with personal values. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete ways to test and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing strong emotions and tolerating distress without reacting in ways that cause problems.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kellie approaches that choice collaboratively, using the client’s goals and preferences to decide whether CBT, DBT, ACT, or a combination will be most useful. She will suggest simple practices and check in on what helps and what doesn’t.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins on a lunch break or between commitments. They also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges actually occur. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress stays practical and focused.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or frustration does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger tied to past trauma.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes practical skill-building with reflective conversation, offering direct feedback and exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kellie has seven years of experience working one-on-one with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.