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Kelly Bizzarro

Therapist · Florida

Kelly Bizzarro, LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday change

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  • Focus on thoughts
  • Practical tools
  • Warm and direct

About Kelly

Kelly Bizzarro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who offers a straightforward, warm approach to therapy. She keeps language simple and practical. Kelly listens closely and uses a touch of humor when it helps ease tension. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and making therapy fit everyday life.

Kelly has 11 years of experience and works with concerns such as addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people address issues like abandonment, dissociation, substance use, communication and control problems, and challenges connected to alternative sexual cultures and blended family stress.

Her style draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building everyday habits that support steady change. The work is practical and paced to the person’s needs rather than a fixed formula.

Kelly practices in Florida and holds the credential of LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted, so scheduling is limited to those within the therapist’s service area.

Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. The cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Kelly uses cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that keep problems going and then testing new behaviors to break those patterns. This approach is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

She also uses mindfulness practices to help people build awareness of their present-moment experience. Mindfulness teaches simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity and support steadier mood and focus. These practices pair well with cognitive techniques when learning new habits feels difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which tools fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques based on progress and feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. One practical benefit of taking sessions online is greater ability to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as joining from between responsibilities or during a lunch break. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins on high-stress days and make it easier to practice new skills in everyday settings when that is helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly help with?

Kelly works with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, dissociation, and substance use.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm, down-to-earth, and straightforward. Kelly uses plain language, listens closely, and adds humor when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kelly has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and addictive behaviors.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Kelly?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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