- Stress management
- Trauma care
- Self esteem work
About Kelly
Kelly Vogelgesang is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 23 years of professional experience. She has spent 15 of those years working in school settings. Kelly helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Her work emphasizes practical talk and steady problem-solving. She treats anger as a manageable response and helps people notice how it shows up at work, at home, or after stressful events. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers strong reactions and practicing clearer ways to respond.
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, attachment concerns, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people who want to build self-love and confidence after difficult experiences. The approach is straightforward and action-oriented, with steps that can be practiced outside sessions.
Her background in schools gives her experience with motivation and confidence work across different life stages. That history also brought frequent collaboration with families and other professionals, and a strong focus on practical strategies that fit daily routines.
People who meet with Kelly can expect clear goals, concrete skills to try, and regular checks on progress. She will work with each person to choose approaches that match their situation and goals. Sessions are conducted in English and organized around the concerns listed above.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and attachment concerns. Trauma-focused approaches help people process difficult events and reduce the strong reactions that follow. Attachment-informed work looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape responses to stress and anger.She also uses practical skills drawn from behavior-focused interventions to teach clear ways to notice triggers and change responses. These techniques often involve short exercises, role plays, and homework that help with anger, stress, and confidence building.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. Together they will try options and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
If you want online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. The benefit of online work is that it can fit more easily into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a break, or a session that avoids travel time. Talk with her about scheduling and which session pattern will match daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and skills people can use outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience, including 15 years working in school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can internationally based clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.