Kilee Mikell, LICSW

Kilee Mikell is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and challenges tied to health or caregiving. She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people cope. Her approach centers on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel a bit steadier day to day.

Kilee listens without judgment and helps people put words to what matters most. Conversations often start with what feels most urgent and then move toward small, manageable changes. She uses clear, goal-focused techniques alongside reflective discussion to support growth.

Her work includes support for those dealing with relationship strain, family tensions, work stress, grief, and addiction concerns. She also partners with helpers and first responders facing burnout and compassion fatigue. Sessions attend to both the immediate problem and the routines that keep it going.

Kilee blends several methods to match each person’s needs, including client-centered ways of listening, cognitive behavioral tools for thought and habit change, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding the energy to make changes.

She brings eight years of clinical experience in Alabama to her practice and aims to make therapy straightforward and actionable. People who prefer clear next steps and practical strategies often find this style useful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means approaches can shift as progress is made or new issues arise.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or after work hours. Some formats may use video when interaction and visual cues help, while other formats may use audio for shorter check-ins or when less bandwidth is needed. Ask about available session options when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.