Kristie Cooley

Kristie Cooley is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, anger, and depression. She works with those dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment fears, body image concerns, caregiver strain, and the emotional fallout from divorce or separation. Kristie aims to make therapy a clear, compassionate place to start again when emotions feel overwhelming.

Her style is warm and practical. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on improving communication, building self-acceptance, and managing strong emotions like shame, guilt, or impulsivity. Kristie also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, or substance use concerns.

Over four years of practice, she has guided clients through relationship conflict, blended family tensions, and the ripple effects of domestic violence or family problems. That experience shapes an approach that balances empathy with concrete skills people can use between sessions. Kristie encourages small, achievable steps toward change.

She describes her work as walking alongside clients as they process past wounds and build emotional resilience. Therapy includes noticing unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and strengthening ties to what matters most. The goal is more steady mood, clearer communication, and safer choices.

If you are considering help for anxiety, addiction, or relationship pain, Kristie asks people to begin by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Kristie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she applies is skills-based work that teaches emotion regulation, coping tools, and communication strategies to manage anxiety, anger, and relationship conflict. This helps people notice triggers and try different responses in day-to-day life.

Another thread in her practice is exploring attachment and abandonment patterns. That work looks at long-standing relational habits and helps people understand how past experiences shape current relationships, which can reduce feelings of emptiness and improve connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristie will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options when you schedule. The practical value of remote work is that it can fit more easily into busy routines, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins possible when needed. It can also allow people to continue care during life transitions and to schedule appointments around work or caregiving demands rather than rearranging the whole day.