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Kelsey Hackler, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kelsey is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kelsey. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

She has been most helpful in a very short time. I have already learned quite a bit. I would recommend her (and already have). :)

Reviewed May 2024

Very professional and understanding to my needs

Reviewed April 2024

More about Kelsey

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Since earning my master’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida in 2012, my career path has led me to gain experience working with individuals faced with a multitude of mental health diagnoses. For nearly a decade I have been working with people suffering from depression, anxiety schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anger management, low self-esteem, and trauma related issues.

My goal is to ensure that after every session you feel heard, understood, and validated. I aim to help you gain confidence navigating life's challenges and for you to feel you are not alone, someone does care, and that your problems are not insurmountable.

My extensive experience working in the mental health field allows me to pull from an eclectic assortment of theoretical backgrounds, methodologies, and therapeutic approaches and techniques. This further allows me to customize a therapeutic experience that is unique, realistic, and tailored fit to address your specific needs in ways that are in alignment with your level of comfortability, personality, spirituality, and personal lifestyle preferences

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kelsey Hackler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245672567.

  • LCSW · Florida · Sw12929 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kelsey Hackler

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

24 reviews

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She has been most helpful in a very short time. I have already learned quite a bit. I would recommend her (and already have). :)

Reviewed May 2024

Very professional and understanding to my needs

Reviewed April 2024

I started therapy at a time in my life where I really needed support. I got matched with Kelsey and she has truly been such a light in my life. She not only understands and supports me, she’s also someone I can have a good laugh with. I’m grateful to have been matched with her. My life has changed so much since talking to her and I know I’m a better person for it.

Reviewed April 2024

Her assistance with understanding my ADHD has been life-changing. She's kind, supportive, understanding, and very genuine.

Reviewed November 2023

Kelsey is the best! She offers very insightful advice and is a great listener. She also has a great energy that you can't help but feel comfortable around.

Reviewed November 2023

My therapist is a caring, intelligent woman who has the innate ability to understand the way people are impacted by the difficulties in life. She is wise and compassionate.

Reviewed September 2023

Kelsey is an amazing therapist. She is always finding new resources to incorporate into our sessions. I appreciate her insight and feel like she listens to everything that I have to say. I have made so much progress since starting to work with Kelsey and Better Help.

Reviewed August 2023

Kelsey is amazing! She is so compassionate and offers great insight and real world solutions.

Reviewed May 2023

Kelsey is indisputably the reason I recommend this app time and time again. Her knowledge and patience has not only touched me but has helped my mental health more in one session than any book, article, or even person has in my whole life.

Reviewed March 2023

Kelsey is very responsive and always gives me ample time to work through my thoughts. She does a great job balancing listening, offering advice, and giving resources when needed.

Reviewed April 2023

I am so grateful to have been paired with Kelsey. I came into therapy with no prior experience and not knowing what I would get from it. Kelsey was able to make me feel very welcome while also helping me to work through issues that were blocking me from living my life to the fullest.

Reviewed December 2022

Working with Kelsey is wonderful. It is so easy to connect with her through BetterHelp. I feel like she listens to and cares about me. She always has helpful exercises to increase my self awareness and achieve my goals. I feel safe in her care.

Reviewed September 2022

Kelsey is an active listener as well as gentle with her words. She is also very insightful. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Hackler is great. She listens and gives great techniques and perspectives to combat negative feelings and thoughts. I've only had her for about 3 weeks and I get excited to go to our sessions to talk because she really helps to change my perspective and feel better.

Reviewed August 2022

Kelsey is very attentive to her clients' needs and concerns and offers supportive guidance and techniques for improving their overall quality of life. I highly recommend Kelsey as a therapist and trust her expertise.

Reviewed August 2022

I’ve been with Miss Kelsey for several months treating Complex PTSD originating from severe and persistent physical and mental child abuse. This has been a debilitating disorder for most of my life, and I was prevented from achieving my potential in all areas of my life. Miss Kelsey has fostered rapid improvement and alleviation of much of the suffering that once defined my entire life. We still have a lot to work on, but I implicitly trust Kelsey as my guide. She is a compassionate and genuine person, and it’s these traits as a clinician that are helping me begin to nurture compassion for myself, slowly but surely.

Reviewed May 2022

Kelsey is very knowledgeable and practices an array of therapy techniques that have already helped me process and accept certain things I've been holding onto for a long time. She has provided me with resources and handouts that've helped me process some of the hardest obstacles of my life. She is compassionate, understanding, and attentive on our calls. She gives me the time and space I need to process my feelings, and thought processes. She provides me with a new perspective. I very much recommend her.

Reviewed May 2022

I have been in therapy for over 10 years and am so excited to have found BetterHelp. It is so much more affordable, and flexible, I couldn't ask for more b

Reviewed April 2022

Kelsey is amazing! I only have positive things to say. 10/10 experience with her!

Reviewed March 2022

Kelsey is attentive, personable, responsive, and easy to talk to. We had a connection immediately and she has offered great suggestions to overcome some real struggles in my life. Highly recommend!

Reviewed March 2022

Kelsey is very knowledgeable, with a range of therapy tools and techniques to share. I’m slowly starting to feel better, and I am grateful. Kelsey is also a very empathetic and straightforward communicator, which makes me feel supported, too.

Reviewed December 2021

I just started with Kelsey a couple of weeks ago and so far, I love her! She listens to me, she asks questions, she wants to get to know me better so that she can help me understand and teach me the right way to cop with my "issues". I have a lot of faith in Kelsey and I feel very comfortable talking with her. I feel as though I am heard and that I mean something to someone.

Reviewed December 2021

Kelsey is a very talented active listening therapist with lots of great techniques and tools to help you work through any sort of trauma or personal hold up. She’s thoughtful, intelligent and kind and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

Kelsey is at once supportive, genuine, and a great listener and processor of motivations. I had not expected to bond with a therapist so quickly and share my fears and hopes. Kelsey makes it easy to get to the issue at hand and help you focus and hold you accountable to the inner work we need to do to take back our health and find our peace! Thanks, Kelsey!

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kelsey Hackler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kelsey Hackler works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kelsey Hackler speak?

Kelsey Hackler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kelsey Hackler have?

Kelsey Hackler has 10 years of experience.

Where is Kelsey Hackler licensed to practice?

Kelsey Hackler is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Kelsey Hackler accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kelsey Hackler does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kelsey Hackler offer?

Kelsey Hackler offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kelsey Hackler?

Kelsey Hackler can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kelsey Hackler?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.