As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive mental health experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and emotional healing. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and workplace stress, with a deep commitment to understanding each client's unique journey.
My approach is rooted in empowerment, focusing on self-love, effective communication, and breaking cycles of isolation. I provide a supportive space for clients navigating diverse experiences, including young adult challenges, multicultural concerns, and healing from past traumas. With expertise in women's issues, military veterans' experiences, and relationship dynamics, I strive to help clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful personal growth.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I offer a warm, affirming therapeutic environment that honors individual strengths and promotes holistic well-being. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you navigate life's most challenging moments.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMFT MT2379
NC LMFT 2141
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Talking to Kalisa is like talking to a really good friend, the conversation flows smoothly and she’s supportive!
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
wonderful
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kalisa is caring, compassionate and kind, but will tell me what I need to hear. She has really helped me manage my triggers and is always reminding myself to put myself first and to take care of myself. She's like a therapist, mom and best friend all rolled in to one! I'm so grateful we were matched.
Written on Apr 21, 2023 after therapy with Kalisa for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd
I have had a positive experience with Kalisa . She has been supportive as far as what my needs are. I hope to continue working with her on my concerns and issues
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts
Kalisa is very understanding. She can relate to my issues and offers her expertise to assist. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 30, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kalissa is very good! She understands me and my situation perfectly. She’s able to give me advice, and tell me exactly what I need to hear when I need her the most.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Kalisa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues