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Kylee Boles-Reed is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rhode Island. Kylee works with a variety of ages, including children, adolescents, teenagers and young adults. Many of her clients seek support for symptoms of anxiety and depression related to school, work, friendships/relationships, life transitions, and stress management.
Kylee utilizes evidence-based treatment methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. Kylee's previous work experience includes outpatient and community-based work with children, parents and young adults ranging in ages from 10 to 50. Currently, Kylee is a virtual provider.
Kylee firmly believes that the basis of successful outcomes is excellent rapport. Therefore, the first few sessions include a large emphasis on building a trusting, working relationship. Sessions include a great deal of validation, support, and encouragement. Kylee has a warm therapeutic style, combined with a focus on short-term attainable goals, to create a comfortable environment with sustainable and measurable progress.
Years of Experience: 7 years
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress