KALEN DEGROAT, CBT THERAPIST IN FLORIDA
You want to experience change.
I want to help.
I believe therapy should be about more than just talking (although we’ll do plenty of that, too).
I work with driven women who are open to learning and used to getting results in all the other areas of their life…so it’s no wonder they want that out of therapy, too. This means that in addition to talking about what’s going on, I also help them learn practical skills, tools, and strategies that can create tangible change in their lives outside of the therapy room.
Whether it’s ways to stop overthinking and second-guessing themselves, healthier communication skills, or assertiveness training to hold their boundaries and ask for what they need…
I help my clients learn tools for everyday life.
My Style
My clients describe me as direct—I’m not afraid to challenge you when necessary!—but also genuine and kind. I don’t believe therapy needs to be all doom and gloom, so we might laugh sometimes, there may be a swear word or two, and you can feel comfortable showing up as your real, true self.
How we’ll work together
We’ll use our first few sessions to get to know one another. You can share what’s brought you into therapy, tell me about your relationships and responsibilites, and ask me any questions about the therapy process and what to expect.
As we learn about each other, we’ll start to put together your goals for therapy. By determining what you want to accomplish during our time together, we can create a roadmap that keeps us on course and ensures you’re getting what you want out of this process.
From there, we’ll use each weekly session to progress toward those goals. We’ll work through challenges or obstacles that arise, I’ll offer feedback when I notice or observe things, and we’ll practice new coping, communication, and regulation skills that you can start using in day-to-day life.
As a CBT therapist, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in my work with clients. These therapeutic methods are focused on challenging unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and breaking free of cycles that are keeping you stuck.
Training & Education
Licensed by the Florida Board of Social Work
Masters degree in Social Work
Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Child Development
Qualified Registered Social Work Intern Supervisor
