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Kristel Avilus

Therapist(She/Her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I'm happy you're here! Let’s figure this out together. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience working with clients to help navigate through unresolved trauma and life. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. Looking forward to working with you!

My approach to therapy

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I'm very strength based and solution focused approach. I approach mindfulness techniques with strategies to help clients accept and embrace their thoughts and emotions, that align with their values and goals.

What you can expect from me

Clients will feel better than they did entering sessions! They will feel an enhanced quality of life. Increased self-awareness, personal growth and self-empowerment. Specific outcomes of therapy will vary for each individual.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2940 East Park Avenue Suite 2C
    Tallahassee, FL 32301