Therapist profile
Kelly Mitchell, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Family and parenting related concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Solution focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Mitchell is a Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses cognitive-behavioral approaches alongside acceptance-oriented and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She aims to give practical skills people can use day to day.
Kelly draws on a background in counseling, education, and small business. That mix shapes her practical, skills-based style. She emphasizes learning about patterns and building concrete tools to change unhelpful habits.
Typical work includes teaching cognitive strategies, clarifying values and committed actions, and setting short-term, solvable goals. She also addresses caregiving stress, addiction concerns, communication problems, and codependency by breaking issues into manageable steps.
The approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Sessions often include skill practice, homework, and check-ins that relate directly to home and work life. People who want clear steps and techniques to handle parenting strain, relationship tension, or persistent anxiety may find this a sensible fit.
How sessions work
How Kelly’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and feeling stuck in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions teach practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build routines that improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and on what is already working. It is useful when someone needs quick, practical steps to manage conflicts, caregiving demands, or short-term crises.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which approaches match their goals and preferences. That decision can change as therapy progresses and as new goals emerge.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent with parenting and work commitments.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Kelly works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical style that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance-oriented ideas, and solution-focused steps to build everyday skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years in the field as a counselor, educator, and business owner working with adults from varied backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices with that professional credential within the state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located where her Kentucky LPCC applies.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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