Meet Kaity Stone, LCSW, ADS, MA
An Overview
Kaity Stone (she/her/hers) is a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AcuDetox Specialist (ADS) with advanced Master’s degrees in both Social Work and Clinical Psychology. As the owner and lead therapist at Open-Minded Counseling, PLLC (OMC), she provides transformative, compassionate mental health counseling and wellness services to individuals, couples, families, and communities across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. With over 20 years of experience practicing mindfulness and meditation, Kaity integrates these practices into her therapeutic approach, helping clients cultivate balance, resilience, and self-awareness.
OMC is dedicated to creating an affirmative, inclusive, and safe environment where clients feel empowered to explore their mental and emotional health. OMC specializes in providing affirming, culturally competent care to the LGBTQIA+ community, while proudly welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. OMC is committed to offering personalized, client-centered care that honors and supports each person’s unique identity, experiences, and needs. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Kaity offers both in-person and virtual sessions tailored to the preferences and needs of each client. In addition to her professional expertise, Kaity is deeply passionate about nature, reading, and savoring life’s simple pleasures—particularly a delicious dessert and a nice walk.
Licensure & Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas, New Mexico, & Oklahoma
Master of Social Work, M.S.W., New York University, New York, 2010
Psychology in Education, M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 2005
Licensed AcuDetox (ADS) Specialist, Texas Medical Board, 2024
Recently Completed Continuing Education & Trainings
-5NP Texas – AcuDetox (ADS) training
-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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