Kristel Avilus, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding healing and growth
- Trauma-informed support
- Evidence-based therapies
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Kristel Avilus
Kristel Avilus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience helping people navigate unresolved trauma and related life challenges. She has supported individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, career setbacks, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and attention-deficit issues like ADHD. She has also worked with people who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, offering steady guidance through recovery.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting each person where they are, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. Clinically, she integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered approaches alongside rational-emotive elements to create practical, personalized strategies for change.
Recognizing that deciding to pursue therapy takes courage, Kristel aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward greater wellbeing. She frames work with each person as a collaborative effort to build more fulfilling, sustainable ways of coping and relating.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting each person where they are, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. Clinically, she integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered approaches alongside rational-emotive elements to create practical, personalized strategies for change.
Recognizing that deciding to pursue therapy takes courage, Kristel aims to support and empower people as they take those first steps toward greater wellbeing. She frames work with each person as a collaborative effort to build more fulfilling, sustainable ways of coping and relating.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristel Avilus have?
Kristel Avilus has 7 years of experience.
Is Kristel Avilus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW17998.
In which languages does Kristel Avilus provide therapy?
Kristel Avilus provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristel Avilus located?
Kristel Avilus is located in Florida.
How can I work with Kristel Avilus as my therapist?
You can work with Kristel Avilus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristel Avilus work with international clients?
Yes, Kristel Avilus works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristel Avilus cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support
Kristel uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. She also practices client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring the pace of work to each person's values and experiences - this approach supports self-exploration and relational concerns. Additionally, she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility when facing painful thoughts or emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to find the best path forward.
Online therapy with Kristel can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from varied locations, accommodate busy lives, and continue consistent care during transitions.