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Entry 339085Florida / United States

Kelly Bizzarro

Kelly Bizzarro, LCSW

Florida 11 years in practice

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Florida LCSW - addictions and trauma

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  • Addictions focus
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Cognitive behavioral tools

About Kelly

LCSW in Florida with 11 years' experience, Kelly Bizzarro helps people address addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She works by keeping conversations plain and practical, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through telehealth; international clients are not accepted.

Kelly prefers direct, down-to-earth sessions without clinical jargon. She listens closely and uses straightforward feedback and occasional humor when appropriate. The focus is on identifying specific problems and trying practical tools that fit each person’s life.

Her work often centers on addictions and substance concerns, plus relationship issues and trauma-related problems. Kelly also addresses related topics such as abandonment, commitment and communication problems, dissociation, and co-morbid mental health issues. She will talk through symptoms and everyday patterns that feed into those concerns.

In sessions she commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with emotional regulation and grounding. She describes these as practical skills to use between sessions.

Kelly emphasizes collaboration when planning care. She and the client decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time. The subscription-based session model can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.

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How evidence-based approaches work via telehealth

Kelly describes her main tools as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. They are often used for depression, anxiety, and patterns linked to addiction and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness involves simple practices to notice thoughts and sensations without reacting; it can help with emotional regulation and grounding after trauma.

Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. She works with each client to try tools and see what fits their goals and daily life. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, with clear, practical steps between sessions.

The biography notes telehealth as the delivery method, but does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel. Licensed professionals often use this flexibility to maintain momentum between appointments and practice new skills in real-world settings.

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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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She focuses on addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics include abandonment, communication and commitment issues, dissociation, and related co-morbid conditions.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses plain language and direct feedback. Her approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and practical tools rather than clinical jargon.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs her use of evidence-based techniques and practical strategies.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary depending on location.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Kelly Bizzarro

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