- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Gorham is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and those seeking coaching around life purpose and direction. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract talk and aim to clarify what matters next for each person.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Kelly helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors, set small achievable goals, and build motivation for change. She uses straightforward conversation and goal-setting to help clients move from feeling stuck to having clearer options.
Kelly also addresses issues such as communication problems, commitment concerns, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace stress. She has experience with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and some post-traumatic stress work. Practical problem solving and short-term strategies are often part of sessions.
Sessions aim to name immediate concerns and then develop steps clients can try between meetings. Kelly uses listening, questions that clarify goals, and brief behavioral experiments when helpful. Progress is checked regularly so plans can be adjusted.
People can expect plain language and focused work on next steps. If a caller wants to begin, they are encouraged to follow the site process to match with Kelly and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that recur because of routine thinking. Motivational Interviewing is a style of conversation that helps people find their own reasons to change and increase motivation for decisions about work, relationships, or health.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to identify which method fits their goals and preferences. That may mean trying a CBT technique for a few sessions, or focusing on motivational conversations and short-term solution steps depending on what the client wants.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use video or phone for these practical benefits, and Kelly will discuss which arrangement best supports a client's goals during the matching and scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coaching around life purpose. She also helps with communication problems, workplace issues, and related struggles.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to clarify thoughts, set small goals, and try practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with mood concerns, trauma-related issues, and life purpose questions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.