- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma recovery
About Kelly
Kelly L Mattis is an LPCC and an LPC-MH practicing in North Dakota with 28 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for people seeking practical help after major life changes or ongoing strain.
Kelly focuses on day-to-day problems like panic, mood shifts, communication breakdowns, and feeling stuck after work or relationship changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness or pain, and financial worries. Her approach looks at how past family experiences affect current behavior and relationships.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name what’s happening and try different ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and structured to identify patterns and set small, achievable steps. She helps clients practice clearer communication, manage panic or anxiety, and work through difficult memories at a pace they can manage.
Kelly pays attention to the real-life demands on clients, like caregiving and health challenges, and adjusts the pace of work accordingly. She explains interventions plainly and checks in about their usefulness as therapy progresses. The focus is on practical coping skills, clearer thinking about choices, and improving day-to-day functioning.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription billing for sessions varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Cognitive-behavioral style work focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns; this can help with panic attacks, mood shifts, and persistent worry. Trauma-focused interventions aim to stabilize symptoms first, then address difficult memories in manageable steps to reduce their daily impact.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly reviews what has and hasn’t helped in the past, discusses client goals, and adjusts methods collaboratively. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques fit current needs and daily life demands.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work or caregiving schedules, for shorter check-ins during busy weeks, or for avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to maintain steady appointments while managing health or mobility challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and life purpose questions. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, and panic attacks.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and set small, practical steps. Conversations focus on clearer thinking and manageable changes rather than vague advice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience working with adults and young adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC-MH and practices in North Dakota.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.