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Kilee Mikell

Kilee Mikell, LICSW

Alabama

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LICSW - Stress and mood concerns

  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Motivational interviewing

About Kilee

Kilee Mikell is an Alabama LICSW with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, chronic health conditions, and stress from work, family, or relationships. She also supports people in helping professions who are dealing with burnout or compassion fatigue.

Kilee offers straightforward, person-focused care. She listens without judging and helps people name what is most urgent. Together with a client she breaks concerns into manageable steps and looks for practical ways to reduce overwhelm. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what can change next.

Her background in social work shapes a strengths-based approach. Kilee draws on skills from client-centered work and evidence-informed therapies to help people respond differently to old patterns. She uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice difficult feelings and CBT strategies to test unhelpful thoughts.

When addiction or trauma is part of the picture she supports clients in building safety and coping skills before tackling deeper material. For those juggling chronic illness or caregiving, she helps prioritize small adjustments that make daily life easier. Kilee also works with intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

People who reach out are invited to clarify short-term goals and pace progress. She talks through options and helps each person figure out what to try first. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online care

Kilee combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address common problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and helping people set their own goals, which can help clarify what feels most important to address. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. DBT brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for anger, relationship strain, and overwhelming stress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will work together with each client to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals. That collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted over time, moving from skills-building to deeper reflection as appropriate.

Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know which formats she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use mindfulness or behavioral exercises in their everyday setting so skills transfer to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Kilee supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, chronic health issues, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, and compassion fatigue.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses a client-centered style alongside CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on practical steps and new ways of responding to difficult feelings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with adults on a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

What is her credential and where is she located?

She holds an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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