Kinder in the Keys Treatment Center, Key Largo FL

It has taken me awhile to bring myself to write a review for Kinder in the Keys because words cannot describe my gratitude for the way this place has changed my entire life in so many ways.
I came here in May of this year broken, confused, and lost with severe depression and anxiety. This place offered me a loving, healthy, and professional environment to help me get back to myself. The facility is beautiful, the staff is amazing, and the women I met along the way have forever changed my life.
My therapist Cassy is the heart of Kinder in the Keys. I have gone to many therapists and I have never come across somebody like Cassy. Compassionate, kind, beyond intelligent, and REAL. Kinder in the Keys helped me in every aspect of my life- physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. The tools I was given here have allowed me to change my life for the better and I owe it to Cassy and Kinder in the Keys. I truly appreciate the confidence and guidance you showed in me. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank You.

I recently completed 30 days at Kinder in the Keys for severe depression and anxiety. If you are looking for a treatment center that deals specifically with mental health issues and does NOT wraparound substance abuse, this is the place for you. The journey is long and difficult but rewarding. 6-8 hours of therapy a day 7 days a week is no joke. The therapists here are top notch and have a unique ability to work together to "crack your shell" in order to find out where all your challenges are stemming from. Maryanna, Jessica, Jaime, Cassie and Heather all worked together to challenge my thought processes and get me on the right track. Group therapy is exceptional as it gives you the opportunity to learn from others. I always felt safe sharing anything either in group or in my individual sessions.

The tech staff are exceptional! "Momma Ivy" was exactly what I needed at night when it was time to wind down from a long day of therapy. She provided the loving support you need when being so far from your family. Janae and Brittany were also very supportive.

There are some bumps in their policies and procedures as with any treatment facility. However, if you focus on your therapy and use your coping skills to deal with these procedural bumps, you will definitely have a successful stay. If you are confused on where to start to unravel your mental health issues, Kinder will provide you with a pathway to start your journey to being healthy.

Thank you Kinder Staff

Nancy

I’ve worked with women who have graduated from Kinder & they completely turned their lives around for the better!
I now recommend Kinder to any women I know struggling with PTSD/ trauma/ depression. Kinder is unique and stands out from typical treatment centers that only focus on addiction- it’s the only women’s trauma center I have come across.
KIK’s holistic approach focuses on Mind, Body & Spirit. Kinder can help with any mental health issue one may experience

I just attended Kinder in the Keys in Key Largo for PTSD. I had high hopes. Natalie made the place seem so wonderful and it is a beautiful setting but safety and sanitary conditions caused me to leave two weeks early. It started on the early morning hours of Monday, October 30th. One of the patients got out of bed to use the restroom at 2am. She stepped on her bedroom carpet and it was soaking wet. She noticed that the hot water heater was leaking very badly. She told the tech who said that she had no authority to turn the water off and someone would be there at 7: 30 am to turn the water off. The water heater was pouring water out for at least 5 1/2 hours. Parts of the house were flooded including the walkway from the bedrooms to the kitchen and living room. There was no professional cleanup. Only the cleaning lady shop vacuumed the area and later put fans in the effected bedroom. A poor job was done cleaning up and the tile floor was wet where we had to walk to get to the kitchen. I was walking on the tile floor and I stepped on some water and slipped and fell. I was told I would receive an incident report but when I asked for it I was denied. I was taken to the emergency room with an arm contusion. When my husband called Cassie, the Clinical Director, she told my husband it was my fault. They said I walked near the water heater but you have to to get to the main living area by passing by the water heater that is in a closet.
I decided to leave because I did not feel safe there. Of course no one would accept blame or help me process the incident. This is a place for trauma but I received no help. I have more trauma than when I came. I didn’t feel I could be vulnerable to people who were not keeping me safe. I was asked if I wanted help finding another treatment center which I refused. I then made the decision to leave and I left the next day. There were some sanitary conditions like the washing machine not working for over a week. There are some really good things about Kinder. The groups are good. Some of the therapists are caring. The chef is wonderful. Kim, one of the therapists is very good. My own therapist never spoke to me until I decided to leave. I had one therapy session with her in my 15 days there Then she blamed me leaving on missing my husband which was not the case. The nurse promised me a medication for pain but never followed through. I really was learning about coping skills and different therapies which helped. I felt sad to leave. The other women are so brave and so caring. I felt I had no choice because I didn’t feel safe there anymore. No one in management spoke to me. I never saw Joan or Dr Laura Just be careful if you go there. Advocate for yourself.

This place was the best thing I could have done for my grief. So many professional women and they become like your family. I have done a lot of therapy but nothing ever like this. I would go back again!

This place was an amazing experience! I was re-introduced to myself in such an amazing, positive way. I found my happy, myself, my peace and trust. These people truly care and empower women and you truly learn to love yourself. The shape I was in before I left I didn’t think there was any hope for me anymore. Guess what there is hope and finding your true laugh again. You just have to want it. Thank you kinder, for everything.

This place is amazing. My therapists were so helpful in helping me sort out all of the trauma and confusion in my head. Joan is a literal angel. Alexis gave me so much good information about fitness and nutrition that I still incorporate into my daily life. I met a group of girls who will be lifelong friends. I will forever be thankful for KIK. There is so much more I could say honestly. It was everything I was hoping for. I learned so many skills and tools to help me with real life. I wish I could have stayed forever.