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Entry 125388Florida / United States

Kaitlin Bowen

Kaitlin Bowen, LMHC

Florida 7 years in practice

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - addiction and trauma focus

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  • Substance use support
  • Trauma and PTSD care
  • CBT and DBT methods

About Kaitlin

Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 7 years of experience. Kaitlin Bowen focuses on substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorders, and she also helps people coping with stress, ADHD, and life changes.

Kaitlin spent years working with co-occurring disorders in residential and outpatient settings. She moved back to outpatient work to share skills outside of rehabilitation facilities. Her practice centers on practical skill-building for day-to-day challenges.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior approaches to teach coping skills and manage difficult emotions. She also draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions often mix skill practice with straightforward feedback.

Kaitlin aims to help people learn tools for handling cravings, anxiety, mood swings, and relationship stress. In sessions she focuses on communication strategies, relapse prevention, emotion regulation, and planning for transitions like moves or losses.

Her background includes residential work with people facing addiction plus outpatient treatment for mood and trauma conditions. That combination informs a practical approach to treatment planning and goal setting. She encourages measurable steps and regular skill use between sessions.

People considering therapy with her should expect clear skill instruction, collaborative goal-setting, and direct discussion of progress. Kaitlin works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.

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Approaches you may use during online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. It emphasizes the person's goals and lets the therapist follow the client's lead while offering reflection and support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by setting clear goals and homework between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are useful for managing intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. That process is collaborative and may change over time as progress is tracked.

Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter follow-up conversations when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss timing and session length with the therapist to match the approach and daily routines.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD and grief.

What therapeutic approaches are used?

She works with client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience, including work in residential and outpatient settings with co-occurring disorders.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Kaitlin Bowen

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