- Existential therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Trauma experience
About Kelly
Kelly Sheets is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, and related issues. Sessions are conversational and grounded in practical problem-solving. Kelly uses several therapeutic approaches to help people manage difficult feelings and behaviors.
Before private practice she worked largely in a residential alcohol and drug program. That work gave her experience with co-occurring disorders and how substance use and mental health symptoms interact. She has assisted people dealing with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, personality concerns, and trauma symptoms linked to combat and other events.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She also participates in university research, with a focus on PTSD related to combat. Those research ties inform how she thinks about trauma and recovery.
Kelly describes her style as conversational and casual, with a foundation in existential therapy. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as needed. In sessions she helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and practice skills that reduce overwhelming reactions.
People who come with problems like relationship strain, anger, stress at work, low self-esteem, or struggles with substance use will find a therapist who focuses on real-life strategies. She helps clients talk through difficult feelings, test different responses, and make concrete changes that fit their lives.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kelly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and it focuses on committing to actions that match personal values. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on Client-Centered principles by listening to how clients describe their lives and priorities. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists can coach skills, practice new responses to anger, and assign brief exercises to use between appointments to build steady change.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, relationship problems, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and casual, built on existential therapy with practical use of ACT, CBT, and DBT when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience, including work in a residential alcohol and drug program and research on combat-related PTSD.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Tennessee and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.