Kellie Gainey

Kellie Gainey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and food-related issues, and life transitions. She also supports concerns around intimacy, addiction, ADHD, and career stress. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people find steady ways to cope and move forward.

Sessions focus on building coping skills and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Kellie uses a mix of therapies so each person gets what fits them best. She values clients' identities and practices from kink/BDSM positive, non-monogamous positive, and fat/body positive perspectives.

In the room she emphasizes straightforward techniques and real-life practice. That can mean learning mindfulness tools, trying out new ways to talk with others, or working through past trauma at a pace that feels right. Her goal is to help people connect more clearly with their needs and values.

Kellie brings seven years of counseling experience to her work and holds the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. She describes the first sessions as a chance to set goals and plan steps that fit daily life. People who prefer an open, identity-affirming approach may find her style welcoming.

If someone wants to start, the process includes a short questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability. The format and cost structure use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on what matters to them. It uses values and small actions to guide change and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and eating and food-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in collaboration with the therapist, offering empathy and active listening so clients can explore goals and make choices that fit their lives.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Kellie will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may adapt over time as priorities change.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to attend when work or caregiving limits free time. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the platform and options before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping momentum between real life responsibilities and therapy work.