Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, EDMRIA-Approved EMDR Therapist,
Introduction to Kalli Portillo
I am a Registered Mental Health Intern, trained in providing safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for people of any gender, sexuality, race, culture, and belief system. I am an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist who loves helping clients heal and find hope. EMDR is considered the “gold standard” in treating trauma, grief, and anxiety. For clients with depression, difficult phases of life, or relational challenges, I use a kind and gentle approach to talk therapy that empowers clients to find strength from within. As a Certified Prepare/Enrich Couple Counselor I am also trained in providing therapy to help couples find a renewed sense of hope.
I understand that not everyone feels comfortable sitting on a sofa and talking to a therapist. Because of this, I offer walk + talk therapy in public at the Bayfront Park and the Bay Park in Sarasota. There are many benefits to walking next to water and combining this with therapy presents clients with an effective, non-traditional option for counseling.
Clinical Approach
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inner Child Work, and Prepare/Enrich Couple Counseling
Rates
Individual Session (50 minutes) – $200 per session
EMDR or Talk Therapy – 80 Min -$300 per session
kalli@wellkindmentalhealth.com
Phone
Website
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalli-portillo
Areas of Interest
I specialize in treating trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, body image, church hurt, gun violence survivors, sexual assault survivors, LGBTQIA+, adolescents, and adults.
Schedule
TUESDAYS – THURSDAYS 10 AM – 6 PM – In-person, online, and walk-in talk therapy
Education
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Troy University
Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Services, MidAmerica Nazarene University
Licenses
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern #24576
Training
EDMRIA- EMDR TRAINING