- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered work
About Brian
Brian Kelley is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with three years of experience. He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, and related concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, career questions, parenting strains, and issues linked to mood disorders and identity.
He focuses on helping people identify what keeps problems going and build practical tools to change those patterns. Sessions involve talking through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find small, workable steps forward. He draws on several approaches that aim to change unhelpful habits and increase everyday coping.
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions affect mood. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and take meaningful steps. Client-Centered methods shape how he listens and responds in session.
In practice he aims for straightforward collaboration. He asks questions, offers exercises, and checks progress across sessions. That can include skills for managing anger, strategies for handling stress at work, or pacing through grief and life changes.
He works with adults across a wide range of issues, including concerns tied to LGBT identity, first responder stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and fatherhood matters. Sessions are conducted in English and his work is based in Illinois. The site process uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It is often useful for issues like anger that relate to life choices, meaning, and long-term patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors shape mood. It provides concrete exercises and practice tasks that you can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and build new routines. Client-Centered methods shape how sessions feel, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help people clarify concerns and goals rather than directing every step. Brian treats finding the right method as a shared task. He will talk with you about goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative stance aims to make sessions fit your needs rather than sticking to one fixed model. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins or skill practice between meetings. Some formats are better when you need a quicker check-in or cannot be on camera, so discussing practical needs helps pick the best option.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he support?
He works with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, or stress-related irritability. He also helps people affected by someone else's anger.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of CBT, ACT, and Client-Centered techniques to look at thoughts, behaviors, and values. Sessions focus on practical skills and small steps you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as an LCPC in Illinois. His work covers mood disorders, trauma, relationship strain, and related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois. The credential listed is LCPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform or intake details for exact pricing.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and matching process.