- Thoughts and habits
- Addiction focus
- Empathic collaboration
About Kelliann
Kelliann Maddox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 13 years of clinical experience. She practices in Florida and has a long background working in mental health and substance use treatment. Kelliann focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and life transitions.
Kelliann began her path with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Francis with concentrations in addiction and mental health counseling. She completed post-master’s graduate studies in Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and earned a post-master’s certificate in Mental Health Counseling in 2023.
Her work history includes acute and long-term psychiatric care, adolescent residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and dual-diagnosis treatment. Those roles shaped her view that healing starts when people feel heard and respected, and that practical coping skills matter alongside emotional support.
Kelliann uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person’s needs. In sessions she aims to help people identify strengths, clarify values, and take small steps toward change. She describes her style as empathic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys equestrian sports, cycling, hiking, and reading. Her experience with animals informs her appreciation for the comfort and connection that relationships can provide. Kelliann’s focus includes thoughts and everyday habits as part of addressing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes.
Kelliann began her path with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Francis with concentrations in addiction and mental health counseling. She completed post-master’s graduate studies in Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and earned a post-master’s certificate in Mental Health Counseling in 2023.
Her work history includes acute and long-term psychiatric care, adolescent residential treatment, outpatient community mental health, and dual-diagnosis treatment. Those roles shaped her view that healing starts when people feel heard and respected, and that practical coping skills matter alongside emotional support.
Kelliann uses several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person’s needs. In sessions she aims to help people identify strengths, clarify values, and take small steps toward change. She describes her style as empathic, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys equestrian sports, cycling, hiking, and reading. Her experience with animals informs her appreciation for the comfort and connection that relationships can provide. Kelliann’s focus includes thoughts and everyday habits as part of addressing anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Kelliann draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts and everyday habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce worry and low mood. Motivational Interviewing centers on building a person’s own reasons for change and works well when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about substance use or other habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and pace. Together they check what helps, adjust direction, and set practical steps the person can try between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy here, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find virtual care useful because it can fit around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can make shorter or more frequent check-ins easier to arrange. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and what will work best for day-to-day life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelliann commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as isolation, guilt, and family problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is empathic and collaborative with a nonjudgmental tone. She adapts methods to fit each person’s goals and readiness for change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience in mental health and substance use treatment settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.