- Addictions
- Mindfulness
- Solution-focused
About Kelli
Kelli Means is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, grief, ADHD, and anger. Sessions are straightforward and conversational.
Kelli trained in psychology and counseling, earning a BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an MS in Community Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. Much of her work has been in nonprofit settings and addiction treatment, and she has experience in inpatient psychiatric care, school-based therapy, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment.
Her approach centers on clear, direct communication. She uses client-centered listening combined with practical techniques drawn from solution-focused work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic methods. She says the role of therapy is to help people learn to cope and to be more assertive about their needs.
Kelli often works with people facing limited resources and aims to make therapy understandable and usable in everyday life. She is upfront and honest in sessions and will be direct when needed. Goals are set together and the work focuses on what the client wants to change.
She emphasizes building trust so people can talk openly. The plan in sessions is practical: identify small steps, practice new ways of responding, and use coping strategies that fit daily routines. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches you may use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they feel heard and able to set goals. It helps people clarify what they want to change and take ownership of next steps.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment notice of feelings and body signals; it can help with anger, anxiety, and stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used when someone is working on addictions or making life shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different methods, and pick what fits their needs and preferences. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist so sessions match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, South Dakota, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside concerns like trauma, addictions, relationship conflict, stress, and grief. Anger is listed among her focus areas and is addressed within these contexts.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a conversational, direct style and adapts methods to each person. Techniques include client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused and somatic approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in mental health and addictions settings. That work includes inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, school-based services, and residential treatment.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials: SD LPC and NE LIMHP. Her practice location is Nebraska.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are remote, in-person, or both.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after you are matched.