Meet Kaity Stone, LCSW, ADS, MA
An Overview
Kaity Stone (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and AcuDetox Specialist (ADS) with advanced graduate training in social work and clinical psychology. She is the owner and lead therapist of Open-Minded Counseling, PLLC (OMC), where she provides compassionate, client-centered psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
With over 20 years of personal practice in mindfulness and meditation, Kaity thoughtfully integrates these principles into her therapeutic work to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Open-Minded Counseling is dedicated to creating an inclusive, respectful, and affirming environment where clients feel safe exploring their mental and emotional health. OMC specializes in culturally responsive and affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community, while welcoming clients of all backgrounds. Services are tailored to each client’s unique identity, experiences, and goals.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Kaity offers both in-person and telehealth psychotherapy services in accordance with state licensure requirements. Outside of her professional work, she finds joy in nature, reading, and life’s simple pleasures—including a great dessert and a peaceful walk.
Licensure & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), New York University, New York, 2010
Master of Arts in Psychology in Education (M.A.), Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.), Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 2005
Licensed AcuDetox Specialist (ADS), Texas Medical Board, 2024
Registered 5NP AcuDetox Trainer, 5NP Texas
EMDR Trained (EMDRIA-Approved Training)
Recently Completed Continuing Education & Trainings
-5NP Texas – AcuDetox (ADS) training
-EMDR with a certified EMDRIA trainer (in-progress)
-Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) certification
-Eating Disorders and Diet Culture: Inclusive Care for Trans Communities
-Feminist Structural Family Therapy with Polyamorous Clients
-Fundamentals of LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy
-Gender Minority Stress in Adolescence
-Helping Transgender and Gender Non-binary Young Adults Develop Self-Compassion
-Mono-Poly Relationships in Therapy
-Radical Crafting with Queer Clinicians: Self-care, Healing, and Activism
-Realities of Recovery – Understanding the Science of Eating Disorder Treatment
-Spiritual Resilience with Christian LGBT Clients
-Supporting Clients Coming Out in Midlife and Beyond
-The Queer Art of Drag @ TCU, audited class Spring 2024
-Working Alliance with Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Clients
-WPATH Standards of Care 8 for Mental Health Professionals
Professional Experience
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am proud and honored to say that my mission of living a life of service has continued throughout my entire professional career. I have worked with pregnant and parenting students to help them succeed and graduate high school, supported and cared for thousands of students, families, and staff in the public school system, supported young adults aging out of the foster care system, and worked with women and children who were homeless in the Tarrant County area. I have stood in front of hundreds of people to discuss, train, and teach about the importance of self-care, gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness.
I have put myself on the frontlines of direct care since my undergraduate days in the early 2000’s. 20 years later, I am still putting myself on the frontlines to help those most in need. One of my primary goals at Open-Minded Counseling, PLLC is to be active within my LGBTQIA+ community and to be a voice of support and healing. I spent nine highly successful years working within the public schools and I did not take lightly the decision to leave the school district. I have always been proud and honored to work within the helping capacity and this current journey will be no different.
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