- Client-centered care
- Goal-focused techniques
- Caregiver support
About Kelly
She uses a client-centered approach, which means she aims to meet people where they are and make space for their feelings to be heard. Kelly also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and set clear, achievable goals.
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, and communication problems. She has experience guiding families through neglect and abuse concerns and supporting parents who feel overwhelmed by the demands of raising children and teens.
Kelly has a particular interest in supporting young adults as they move into independent life. She helps them organize next steps, manage stress, and build confidence as they face new responsibilities. She also supports caregivers who are experiencing compassion fatigue and caregiver-related stress.
Her style is straightforward and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with concrete strategies and collaborative planning. Kelly is listed for Supporting carers and works to help people balance caregiving roles with personal wellbeing.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and support for carers
Kelly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting feelings, and building trust so people feel heard and valued; it helps when someone needs a calm place to sort through parenting pressures or caregiver strain. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress more effectively.Choosing an approach is a shared process. Kelly will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting plans as needed. The aim is to build skills and plans that fit day-to-day life, not to force a single method.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can help people keep therapy on a regular schedule, fit sessions into busy caregiving days, and use shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also makes it easier to continue support while managing appointments, school schedules, or work commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Kelly works with family issues, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports caregiver stress, adoption and foster care topics, blended family issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered, focusing on listening and meeting people where they are. She pairs that approach with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work to set goals and change unhelpful thinking.
What is her clinical background?
She has been working in counseling since 2004 and has 24 years of experience across settings that include family work, foster care, and adoption-related services.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. Those are the credentials listed for her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.