- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ADHD and addictions
About Kelli
Kelli Dumas is an LCSW with 22 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and questions about life purpose. Her practice also addresses sleeping problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with major life changes.
She has worked with people from many backgrounds, including first responders, military personnel, medical professionals, and those facing substance use and trauma-related concerns. Kelli treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths that can be used to move forward. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused. She listens for patterns in how stress and relationships affect daily life. Then she helps people try different ways of responding, coping, and making decisions. This can include looking at habits, communication habits, and emotional reactions that get in the way.
Kelli aims to support clients taking the first step toward change, without promising outcomes. She emphasizes collaboration - working with clients to set realistic goals and test small changes. Her work often involves addressing past wounds like abandonment or family of origin issues while also tackling present challenges such as career transitions or midlife questions.
Clients can expect clear discussion, practical strategies, and attention to life events that shape identity and purpose. Kelli accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process to schedule an initial appointment.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Two evidence-based approaches she commonly uses are cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns; they can help with anxiety, ADHD-related habits, sleep, and stress. Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to the impact of past events on current reactions and aim to build skills for managing triggers and difficult memories.She treats choosing a therapeutic approach as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods that fit the client’s goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and therapist set practical targets together and review progress over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as those details are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or holding a brief check-in when bandwidth is limited. Many people find that remote work reduces disruption to daily routines, while still allowing focused conversation and skill practice with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Maine, Kentucky, New Jersey, Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and life purpose questions.
How does she work with people who feel stuck?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps people identify patterns, set small goals, and try concrete coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to these issues?
She has 22 years of clinical experience and has worked with first responders, military and medical professionals as well as people with substance use and trauma histories.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and New Jersey and currently practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or legal details during intake.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.