Katie Hunter , LMHC

Katie Hunter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 13 years of experience supporting people through illness, caregiving stress, addiction, and major life transitions. She focuses on helping those coping with chronic or terminal medical conditions, family members and caregivers facing exhaustion and role changes, and partners impacted by a loved one’s alcohol use. Katie also works with clients navigating anxiety, grief and loss, anger, relationship and family challenges, career concerns, and shifts in self-esteem and life purpose.

Katie’s approach emphasizes practical tools and compassionate listening to help clients regain a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming. She draws on client-centered techniques to create a respectful, collaborative space, and uses cognitive behavioral and trauma-informed strategies to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and responses to past wounds. Her practice includes attention to issues such as codependency, caregiver burnout, chronic pain and illness, post-traumatic stress, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.

Grounded in the belief that healing can emerge even after hardship - expressed in her guiding image that a broken crayon can still create something beautiful - Katie supports clients who are ready to explore realistic coping strategies, rebuild connections, and find meaning amid difficult circumstances.

Approaches for Online Care in Illness, Grief, and Recovery

Client-Centered Therapy is built around the client's experience and priorities. Katie uses this approach to listen deeply, reflect clients' concerns without judgement, and help them identify goals that feel meaningful when facing illness, caregiving roles, or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Katie applies CBT to help clients challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress, and build skills for managing everyday challenges.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events and their present-day impact. When trauma or loss underlies symptoms, Katie works with clients to process difficult memories, reduce distress, and strengthen emotion regulation and safety over time.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Katie collaborates with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels relevant and manageable. This collaborative process helps determine whether CBT, trauma-focused techniques, client-centered support, or a blend of approaches will serve the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those managing medical appointments, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that fit their routines, reduce travel demands, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.