Kelly Dambra , LMHC

Kelly Dambra is a Florida-licensed LMHC with nine years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, and complex trauma, and has provided care to those who have experienced sexual or emotional abuse. Kelly blends clinical knowledge with a warm, interactive demeanor to create a therapeutic relationship that emphasizes respect and collaboration.

Her work centers on building from a person’s existing strengths to promote meaningful, lasting change. She tailors therapeutic strategies to each person’s goals, drawing on approaches that match the needs of the moment. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she aims to make therapy a practical, empowering process focused on insight, coping skills, and healthier ways of relating.

Kelly fosters a nonjudgmental, supportive atmosphere where clients can explore difficult feelings, develop new strategies, and move toward a more balanced life. She encourages partnership in the therapeutic process and looks forward to guiding individuals through their next steps toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s values and priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on active listening and collaboration, helping individuals build self-awareness and confidence as they face life’s challenges.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood challenges. CBT is useful for people seeking structured strategies to cope with distressing emotions and situations.

For those affected by trauma, trauma-focused techniques are woven into sessions when appropriate to address the emotional and behavioral impacts of past harm. These strategies are tailored to each person’s pace and readiness and aim to reduce the hold of traumatic memories on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a partnership and adjusts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing work to continue through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while supporting ongoing progress.