Therapist profile
Dr. Anthony Kelley, LMFT
LMFT - Relationships and trauma focused
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- Attachment-based therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Solution-focused work
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in South Carolina and Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. He also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems.
Before moving into civilian practice he served as a U.S. Army chaplain. That background informs his approach to trauma and to working with people who have faced intense stress. He has used Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, with clients who have dissociation or trauma histories.
Sessions emphasize a client-centered stance. He listens, reflects, and helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions move at a steady pace so concerns can be addressed without feeling rushed.
Treatment choices draw from attachment-based and emotionally focused work when relationships are central. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, practical goals and notice progress between sessions. The mix of approaches aims to balance processing painful memories with concrete steps forward.
Dr. Kelley asks people to describe the specific strains they face at home. He then partners with them to plan steps that fit their lives and values. The first meetings tend to focus on clear, manageable goals and on building a working plan for change.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection between people. It helps identify how past relationship experiences shape current reactions and guides steps to change repeating patterns that cause hurt. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on present emotional responses in relationships and helps people clarify feelings, express needs, and repair important bonds. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That recommendation is revisited as sessions progress so adjustments can be made based on how the client responds.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between obligations, and remove travel time. For trauma-focused work the therapist will explain how EMDR elements are handled in virtual sessions and what to expect during a processing visit. Overall the focus is on practical ways to make sessions fit everyday life while addressing relationship and trauma concerns.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of relationship or family issues does he help with?
He works with relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, communication problems, infidelity, and divorce or separation.
How does he approach trauma and dissociation?
He uses trauma-focused methods including EMDR with people who have trauma histories or dissociation, alongside other approaches as needed.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and previously served as a U.S. Army chaplain.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and Florida and practices from Florida.
Can he work with non-English speaking clients?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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