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Kathryn DeLong

Kathryn DeLong, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for common life struggles

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH24131
NPI
1922837541

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  • Anxiety and stress
  • Trauma support
  • Practical coaching

About Kathryn

Kathryn DeLong is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, ADHD, and coaching for life or work transitions. Kathryn aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can be heard and understood.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her rather than a fixed treatment plan. She uses client-centered methods to listen closely and shape sessions around each person's needs. Kathryn also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for day-to-day life.

When trauma or painful past experiences come up, she incorporates trauma-focused and attachment-based work to help people process those memories and their effects. Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear goals and notice small changes that matter. Sessions often mix reflection with hands-on steps clients can try between meetings.

People who prefer a collaborative, down-to-earth therapist tend to fit well with her style. Kathryn works to make the work manageable and relevant to daily life. She supports people as they try new ways of coping and make steady changes toward their goals.

If you are looking for practical skills, emotional support, or focused coaching through a difficult time, Kathryn can help you plan what to try next and walk alongside you through the process.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kathryn draws from client-centered therapy to keep the focus on each person’s priorities and experiences, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads much of the discussion. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support and a therapist who follows their pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT can be useful for building daily routines, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing small behavioral experiments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathryn will listen to your goals and suggest methods that match your needs, then adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and practical.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. If you want to explore how therapy could fit into your week, check the scheduling options when you sign up and discuss preferences during your first meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and offers coaching for life and work changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, attachment, chronic illness, and family of origin matters.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a person-centered, collaborative approach that combines listening with practical strategies. Sessions blend reflective conversation with exercises to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including PTSD, trauma, and coaching needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kathryn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

What do I do to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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