- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Short-term goals
About Kettia
Kettia Duperval is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and uses those languages in sessions when needed.
Kettia focuses on clear, practical conversations rather than jargon. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people set short-term goals they can try between meetings. Sessions often include talking through current problems, practicing new coping steps, and checking what worked since the last session.
She also helps with anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues tied to parenting or career changes. Kettia supports people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and addictions, and she works with those dealing with adoption and foster care or caregiver stress.
Additional areas she addresses include panic attacks, paranoia, first responder issues, domestic violence, and challenges related to aging. Her approach is practical and problem-focused, with an aim to make steps feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Clients can expect straightforward planning and collaborative decision-making about what to try next. She asks about current routines and builds from what a person already does well. The emphasis is on small, realistic changes that fit into everyday life.
To start, prospective clients follow the platform process to match and schedule an initial session. Kettia then works with each person to set immediate goals and a path forward.
How Kettia uses evidence-based methods online
Two evidence-based approaches she uses are problem-focused skills practice and trauma-informed conversation. Problem-focused skills practice breaks issues into steps and teaches specific coping techniques for anxiety, panic, or stress. Trauma-informed conversation emphasizes understanding how past harm affects current reactions and builds safer ways to respond.A third common element is behavioral planning for day-to-day routines. This includes simple experiments to shift sleep, eating, and activity patterns that often affect mood and anxiety. These approaches work well for panic attacks, low mood, and stress linked to life changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, try methods that feel manageable, and adjust based on what helps. The clinician supports decision-making about which techniques to keep and which to change over time.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it easier to meet from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up conversations without rearranging a full day. Confirm the specific session formats and scheduling options before booking so they match your needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, Oregon
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, addiction, grief, and sleep or eating issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and problem-focused, with clear conversations, goal setting, and steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.