Kristel Avilus
LCSW focusing on trauma, relationships, and coping skills
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About
Kristel Avilus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with seven years of clinical practice. She works with people navigating unresolved trauma and a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career difficulties, OCD, ADHD, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related problems. She has experience supporting clients who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and does not rely on stigmatizing labels. Clinically she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused approaches, and mindfulness practices, tailoring those tools to each person's needs.
Kristel builds collaborative treatment plans through focused dialog and individualized goal-setting. She practices in Florida and accepts international clients. For those ready to take steps toward change, she offers guided support and aims to empower clients as they explore next steps.
Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and does not rely on stigmatizing labels. Clinically she draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused approaches, and mindfulness practices, tailoring those tools to each person's needs.
Kristel builds collaborative treatment plans through focused dialog and individualized goal-setting. She practices in Florida and accepts international clients. For those ready to take steps toward change, she offers guided support and aims to empower clients as they explore next steps.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hearing impaired, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LCSW SW17998
- NPI Number: 1689268591
- License: LCSW (Florida)
Online Therapy and Approach
Kristel offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain ongoing conversation, practice skills between meetings, and adapt the pace and structure of work to each person's preferences while she tailors the treatment plan to individual goals.
She integrates several clinical approaches. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns and to build practical coping strategies. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) contributes specific skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered and mindfulness-informed work create a listening, empathetic space to explore feelings and values without relying on stigmatizing labels.
Clients who prefer a collaborative mix of skill-building and reflective dialogue may find this combination suitable. Kristel adapts which approaches are emphasized as part of a shared planning process and uses video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to support ongoing work between sessions.
How long has Kristel practiced as a clinician?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients on concerns such as trauma, mood symptoms, and relationship difficulties.
What are Kristel Avilus's credentials?
Kristel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW17998.
Which languages does she work in?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where is Kristel based?
She practices in Florida.
In what ways can clients meet with her?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kristel?
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