- anxiety and panic
- depression support
- life purpose focus
About Kelly
Kelly Decker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people navigating LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria.
Kelly uses a mix of approaches in her sessions. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses humanistic and relational perspectives to focus on how relationships and feelings shape daily life.
Sessions are described as interactive and collaborative. Expect conversation about practical steps and patterns that get in the way of what matters to you. Kelly avoids labeling and focuses on specific problems you want to change, such as panic attacks, low mood, or difficulty with intimacy.
She has experience helping with caregiver stress, body image concerns, codependency, and the aftermath of domestic violence. People concerned about midlife transitions, isolation, or finding purpose later in life may find this approach helpful for clarifying next steps and testing small changes.
Kelly also mentions animal-assisted and nature-based outdoor ideas as adjuncts to therapy and can discuss ways to bring those elements into virtual work when appropriate. Her practice operates from Virginia and sessions are offered in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and virtual work
Kelly integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies alongside humanistic and relational ideas. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic or anxiety. Humanistic and relational approaches look at feelings and relationship patterns that shape how people respond to stress and make choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they can try an approach for a few sessions and adjust based on what is helping.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others like phone check-ins when bandwidth or a quieter setup is required. Kelly will discuss practical arrangements so sessions can fit around your schedule and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, and supports people with LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach mixes cognitive-behavioral ideas with humanistic and relational perspectives to identify patterns and try practical changes you can test between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.