Substance Use, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction

Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Gainesville, FL

16 years in practice

Ages served: 0-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Kasi accepts 29 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AvMed

AvMed | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Compsych

First Health Network

Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield

Florida Blue | Medicare Advantage

Health First Health Plan

Health First Health Plan | Medicare Advantage

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Kasi

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 16 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in substance use and addiction, trauma, ADHD, and parenting concerns. I take a nonjudgmental, open-minded approach to therapy and enjoy working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I have experience supporting both adults and children who are navigating the effects of trauma and related emotional challenges.

I earned my master’s degree in human services from Capella University and am a master’s-level certified addiction professional. My work is grounded in evidence-based modalities, and I am trained in helping clients process trauma-related symptoms while building insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping skills.

My approach begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and clarifying your goals for therapy. Together, we will explore effective tools to better understand your experiences and develop coping strategies that support growth and self-awareness. I aim to help you leave each session feeling supported, empowered, and equipped to continue your progress.

"Healing happens in stages, and we all have room to grow. I am happy to take this journey with you."

Get to know Kasi

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a Counselor because it is a healthy way to give back, empower others, and assist with creating a lane of self-discovery.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Clients who are ready and willing to do the work.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Clients should know that mental health does not discriminate. Mental health is just as important as your physical health because even Counselors receive counseling. Healing is on your time.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In our first session we will complete consent forms, acknowledge your needs and desires for therapy and explore strengths and challenges.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

Validation, empowerment, confidentiality, respect, boundaries and autonomy.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I provide lots of psychoeducation from handouts to video clips to increase self-awareness. I assist with exploring and applying coping skills and holding my clients accountable to increase consistency.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesSubstance Use, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Divorce, School Issues, Racial Identity, Parenting, Family Conflict, Alcohol Use, Spirituality, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Thinking Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Sports Performance, Social Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Neurodiversity, Mood Disorders, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Internet Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Gambling, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Codependency, Caregivers, Self-Harming, Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Domestic Abuse

ApproachesPsychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Focused, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychotherapy, Behavioral Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Reality Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Humanistic / Rogerian