Kaitlyn Ramsey Psychotherapy, LMHC

Not Taking New Clients

Kaitlyn Ramsey specializes in helping adolescents and adults increase their self-esteem and confidence through trauma processing, anxiety management, boundary work, and communication skill-building. She believes the most powerful relationship is the one we have with ourselves, and it is her passion to teach others self-compassion and trust within themselves.

Specialties

Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Life Transitions
Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers)
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Pay with insurance

UnitedHealthcare
Oxford Health Plans
Cigna
Aetna
UMR
Oscar
UHC Student Resources

Pay with a program

Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)

Pay out-of-pocket

Sliding scale

A sliding scale is a range of out of pocket fees that providers accept based on financial need.

Locations

Clearwater
Offers virtual sessions

Licensed in

Florida

“I think the best gift we can give one another is our time and undivided attention, and I feel most fulfilled when connecting with my clients.”

What was your path to becoming a therapist?

I have always known that I wanted to work directly with others, creating meaningful change in the world. I think the best gift we can give one another is our time and undivided attention, and I feel most fulfilled when connecting with my clients. My first encounter in therapy came when I was an undergrad student at Florida State University, where I volunteered as a crisis/suicide prevention counselor for a multi-county hotline. I was drawn to this work because it meant I could help others feel less alone in the world and because I think it is imperative to our survival that we feel connected to others. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nonprofit community agencies, group homes, and now my own private practice. I have experience in addiction, suicide prevention, victim advocacy, and severe trauma. I feel that my varied experience has shaped me into the therapist I am today and has allowed me to work with clients from many walks of life.

What should someone know about working with you?

My approach to therapy is open and non-directive, meaning that you are empowered to determine what we focus on. I believe that therapy is only as successful as the therapeutic relationship, so I invite my clients to get comfortable, be radically honest, and know that they are free from judgment in our time together. I tend to bring humor and creativity into my work and may employ a variety of therapy styles to help you achieve your unique goals.

How do your core values shape your approach to therapy?

I think that real change happens when we are willing to be honest and vulnerable. I know many of us come from backgrounds where it may have felt unsafe to share feelings, be honest, or create boundaries, so I model these ideals in therapy to create the space for my clients to do the same. I feel we all have the right to live authentically, free from guilt or shame.

What are you most excited about within the evolving mental health landscape?

I am most excited to see that therapy is becoming less of a taboo topic and that we are moving toward the mindset as a society that therapy is for everyone. I believe that shame cannot exist in the light so when we are vulnerable about our own experiences, it invites others to be vulnerable as well. I am also looking forward to seeing the future of teletherapy and finding ways we can create more efficient access to therapy for all.

“My approach to therapy is open and non-directive, meaning that you are empowered to determine what we focus on.”