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Kaitlin Bowen

Empowering skills-based mental health support

LMHC Florida

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kaitlin

Kaitlin Bowen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience who works in Florida.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate substance use concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and select personality disorder presentations, and also supports clients coping with stress, ADHD, life transitions, and grief. Her practice emphasizes building practical skills so people can manage symptoms and regain a sense of control in daily life.

Her therapeutic stance blends cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical skills and client-centered care, alongside solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing. She draws on experience from both residential and outpatient settings and has recently returned to outpatient work to make skill-based treatment accessible to more people outside rehabilitation facilities.

Kaitlin aims to meet each person with compassion and respect while offering honest, constructive feedback when needed. The goal of her approach is to empower clients to develop lasting coping strategies and self-reliance.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that emphasizes strengths, practical tools, and measurable progress so clients can move forward with greater confidence and stability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports clients in exploring their goals and strengths.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative work between client and therapist. The clinician will listen to the client's goals, preferences, and concerns, then combine elements from these methods to create a personalized plan that emphasizes skills training and practical tools when appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access sessions from locations that suit their schedules and to choose communication styles that feel most comfortable, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while building coping skills and tracking progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Kaitlin works with a range of concerns including substance use, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Therapy combines cognitive behavioral techniques with dialectical skills and a client-centered stance, supplemented by solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to build practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings seven years of experience working in both residential and outpatient settings with co-occurring disorders and related mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
The therapist is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH20404 and practices in Florida.
Is therapy offered in other languages or to international clients?
Therapy is provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English