Kalli Portillo

Kalli Portillo, LMHC, CCTP is a licensed mental health counselor, EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in trauma therapy for women. She is the founder of WellKind Mental Health, where she provides trauma-informed therapy designed to help clients heal at the root of their symptoms rather than simply managing them.Kalli is passionate about working with women who have experienced trauma. She supports survivors of both single-incident traumas—such as sexual assault, car accidents, natural disasters, and surviving gun violence—as well as complex and repeated trauma, including childhood neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Her work focuses on helping women reconnect with themselves, process painful memories, and develop healthier core beliefs about their worth and identity.Using evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), relational therapy, and inner-child work, Kalli provides a gentle, compassionate environment where clients can process trauma safely and at their own pace. She believes that healing occurs through a collaborative process and that every client is the expert of their own life. Her role is to help clients uncover their strengths, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.Kalli earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and works with adult clients both in person and online from her practice in downtown Sarasota, Florida. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, grief, and women’s issues, and is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities.