Shelly R. Khaldi, LMHC LPC
Owner and founder of Trinity-Therapy.com
I most admire Kathleen for her selfless and tireless work in the mental health field.
I worked under Kathleen’s leadership during my mental health career with BayCare Behavioral health.
I acquired respect and admiration for her generosity, intelligence, and dedication to the mental health field. She put many hours into creating teams that would ultimately help change the course of every client we served, while working under her management.
With proud enthusiasm, I endorse Kathleen Cholette Chaykosky, Life Coach.
Sarah Jenkins, MSW
President/Founder at Recover Life, Inc
I first met Kathy when I was interviewing for a new position as a peer specialist and was newly sober with only two years of sobriety at this time. After I was hired Kathy became my direct supervisor. Kathy has this calm, accepting demeanor that immediately made me feel comfortable. Kathy saw positive traits of mine I couldn’t see and believed in me in ways I had not experienced before. She helped give me a more balanced perspective of myself and fostered tremendous growth early on in my recovery. She led our team by encouraging us to express ourselves and deal with our problems directly, which fostered healthy communication among the team. Many of us grew to still be friends today, 7 years later. I have been sober for almost 9 years now, got my masters degree in social work, started my own business in private practice as a psychotherapist, and Kathy was a huge part of my growth and transformation.
Kathy guided me, challenged me, encouraged me and accepted me. She is honest and straightforward, which I very much need in a leader. Kathy is a great manager, leader, coach, and overall great human being. Her balanced, honest, compassionate approach makes her a fantastic coach and I can’t recommend her enough!
Maaria Nelson, MS
Master’s Level Clinician
Kathy is a dynamic, compassionate and truly genuine person. She is approachable, personable, non -judgmental, insightful and can see the gifts and qualities an individual possesses. She motivates, supports, and encourages personal growth. She is very honest. She helps others to explore interests, develop goals and works alongside them to attain them. She understands the value of accountability. She has the unique ability to lead people with many gifts to accomplish a common goal. She believes in being a homogeneous team while maintaining your individuality.
Since working with Kathy, I have developed confidence in the wisdom and gifts that I have. I had become complacent in areas of my life and even had given up ever doing more or better. Kathy encouraged me and provided wisdom and guidance in pursuing my goals. She supported my ideas and encouraged me to take the best care of and invest in myself.
I have always known that I was a leader, but life’s trials and tribulations had seemingly begun to get the best of me even though I was functioning at what appeared to be full capacity. Kathy, as my manager, provided me space and opportunity to develop the leader in me. I have taught and trained others in different capacities for many years, but never saw myself as having the ability to do it professionally. I am now fiercer than I have ever been. I am looking at life with excitement and faith that each season will be greater. I am motivated and pursuing my future goals. Kathy’s contribution to the forward movement and growth of my life has been priceless. There has never been an encounter with her where I have not received something that would make my day better or add to my wisdom toolbox.
She has many years of experience, a wealth of wisdom and the caring compassion that will propel you into your next season with confidence and excitement!
Melissa Smith
Retired school teacher
Menopause hit me like a Mac Truck because I just saw the pounds going on every week but I wasn’t motivated to do anything about the weight gain. I realized that I did not want my “new normal” to be over 200 pounds! I will have 7 grandchildren by Spring of 2021 and I want to be the grandma that “plays not stays”!
I also have fibromyalgia and have had it almost 25 years. Sleep deprivation, all over pain, lack of enthusiasm, and headaches was my life. With Kathleen’s health coaching to help me live a healthier lifestyle, I have been able to come off my sleep meds, have the energy to walk 2.5-3 miles a day, enjoy playing with my grandchildren, and lose weight! Due to my new lifestyle I have seen and felt the difference with my whole quality of life!
Thank you so much!
Christa Longo, BS
Clinical Supervisor
In 20 years, Kathy has taught me that no matter how many mistakes I make professionally or personally she is there for me and she never has given up on me. She has shown me that I have what it takes to be the best supervisor and person I can be. Kathy always has the best interests of her staff and clients and it shows in everything she does. I am so lucky to have a mentor as caring and knowledgeable as Kathy.
