- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Problem solving
About Kelly
Kelly Williams is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and anger. Kelly keeps language straightforward and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She listens first and then helps people identify small changes that reduce day-to-day stress. Sessions include talking through current problems and trying specific skills to change reactions and habits. Kelly uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.
When anger shows up as lost temper, simmering resentment, or frustration at work, she helps people notice triggers and practice new responses. For those coping with grief, life changes, or relationship problems, sessions emphasize clear communication and problem-solving. Kelly also supports people dealing with sleep problems, addictions, parenting strains, and workplace issues.
Her approach draws on client-centered listening, DBT skills for emotion regulation, and solution-focused planning. That means sessions can include grounding exercises, cognitive reframing, and short-term goals people can test between meetings. She also brings attention to multicultural concerns, LGBT issues, and the specific stresses of postpartum and fertility challenges when they come up.
Kelly asks people to set straightforward goals and tracks what helps. She frames therapy as collaborative work: try something, notice what changes, and adjust. To begin, visitors choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in ways that fit online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced in short exercises between sessions. Mindfulness brings simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and help with sleep, anxiety, and anger.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are presented as practical steps to try when strong feelings arise, such as grounding techniques or brief self-soothing practices. The therapist and client decide together which methods to emphasize based on goals and what feels manageable.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins, practicing skills in real life between meetings, and using phone-only options when video is not suitable. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches and session arrangements that fit their everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, self-esteem, addictions, parenting strain, workplace issues, and related concerns.
Which therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Kelly uses client-centered listening along with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.
Are sessions available in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.