Kalisa Thomas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
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About Kalisa
As a licensed therapist in Florida, I bring over two decades of compassionate, culturally responsive mental health experience. My practice centers on supporting individuals through complex life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and emotional healing. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and workplace stress, with a deep commitment to understanding each client’s unique journey.
My approach is rooted in empowerment, focusing on self-love, effective communication, and breaking cycles of isolation. I provide a supportive space for clients navigating diverse experiences, including young adult challenges, multicultural concerns, and healing from past traumas. With expertise in women’s issues, military veterans’ experiences, and relationship dynamics, I strive to help clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful personal growth.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I offer a warm, affirming therapeutic environment that honors individual strengths and promotes holistic well-being. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering guidance and support as you navigate life’s most challenging moments.
What Kalisa helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Kalisa works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Kalisa has been amazing throughout the process, it’s like talking to my big sister I never had. This is my first experience of any kind of therapy in my life and she’s changed my opinion on it 100%.”
- “Kalisa is a kind and thoughtful therapist! She has helped me through some of the biggest challenges in my life. It feels like talking to an old friend. I always look forward to our conversations.”
- “Talking to Kalisa is like talking to a really good friend, the conversation flows smoothly and she’s supportive!”
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- “Kalisa Thomas actually listens and understands whats going on. She doesn't BS or sugar coat. She is tells you what needs to be done and actually helps you fix or correct the problem you came to her with. She is amazing”
- “wonderful”
- “Thorough and consistent! Kalisa is good at cultivating trust and honest dialogue with the teens in her care.”
- “She is awesome”
- “Kalisa is caring, compassionate and kind, but will tell me what I need to hear. She has really helped me manage my triggers and is always reminding myself to put myself first and to take care of myself. She's like a therapist, mom and best friend all rolled in to one! I'm so grateful we were matched.”
- “Kalisa is very patient and intuitive about the needs of teen girls. She has helped my daughter develop stronger self-regulation skills.”
- “she has done a good job”
- “Kalisa has been a tremendous help to my daughter. She is also responsive and thorough about incorporating my feedback and concerns (as the parent) into their private sessions. I am so grateful this therapy exists for teens.”
- “Kalisa has been great in cultivating a relationship with my teen daughter, hearing what's really going on from my daughter's perspective, and corresponding with me (the parent) on ways to help us all navigate the emotional strain of divorce.”
- “I am very pleased with<br /> Ms. Thomas. I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone needing help.”
- “I have had a positive experience with Kalisa . She has been supportive as far as what my needs are. I hope to continue working with her on my concerns and issues”
- “Kalisa has been a lifesaver for me, especially during the pandemic. She always encourages me to take good care of myself, which I need to be reminded about. Now, I encourage other women in the same way. She has helped me tremendously with dealing with my less-than-healthy work environment as well. Kalisa is a kind, compassionate and caring person, and I'm very glad and grateful I got her as my counselor.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.