Kelsey Hackler , LCSW

Kelsey Hackler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 12 years of experience to her therapeutic practice in Florida. She earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida in 2012 and holds the LCSW credential, which indicates advanced training to provide clinical mental health care. Kelsey has worked extensively with people living with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anger management concerns, low self-esteem, and trauma-related issues.

Kelsey emphasizes an attentive, validating approach so that each person feels heard and understood after a session. She aims to help clients build confidence in navigating life’s challenges and to foster the sense that difficulties can be addressed rather than endured alone. Her clinical focus spans stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career and purpose issues, compassion fatigue, and a range of intimacy-related and identity topics including LGBT concerns.

Drawing on a flexible, client-centered style, Kelsey integrates techniques from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s comfort, personality, spirituality, and lifestyle. This individualized approach supports realistic, practical strategies that align with a client’s goals and day-to-day life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelsey uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility and can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problem-focused concerns by teaching concrete coping strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy is woven into sessions to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting clients who struggle with emotional overwhelm, rumination, or concentration. These approaches are presented in accessible ways tailored to each individual.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. Kelsey works together with clients to select or combine approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy provides flexibility and convenience 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 changes, and access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever a client is located within the therapist’s service area.