Christine Williams-Kelly , LMHC

Christine Williams-Kelly is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters. Her practice also addresses transitions such as young adulthood, adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, and aging-related questions.

Grounded in a culturally responsive, strength-based stance, she emphasizes understanding each person's unique story and building practical skills that support resilience. She helps clients develop self-compassion, improve communication, and address barriers like social anxiety, isolation, and workplace stress. Christine draws from evidence-informed methods to support emotional processing, healing from past experiences, and the development of healthier connections.

Her approach centers on collaboration - working with clients to clarify goals and choose strategies that fit their values and circumstances. Christine aims to create a respectful, empathic space where people can explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Christine Williams-Kelly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace of exploration and discovery - this approach helps people build self-understanding, self-worth, and clearer personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and coping with impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to shape the work together with a licensed professional.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. This range of options helps fit therapy into busy schedules, supports access across distances within the state, and lets clients choose the format that feels most comfortable for discussing sensitive topics.