- Addictions
- Trauma
- Life purpose
About Kelly
Kelly Sheets is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns like bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and family issues, and challenges such as low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Sheets spent much of her career in a residential alcohol and drug treatment program. That work involved treating substance use disorders and co-occurring problems. She has helped people manage intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and trauma-related symptoms, including combat-related PTSD, and she has clinical experience with personality-related concerns and eating and anger problems.
Her therapeutic style is conversational and casual, grounded mainly in Existential therapy. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when they fit the situation. Sessions often focus on practical ways to notice patterns, try different responses, and weigh what matters most in a person’s life.
Sheets holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She has been involved in university research, particularly on combat-related PTSD, and draws on social psychology to help people see how broader patterns shape individual behavior.
People who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health can expect a straightforward approach that emphasizes talking through thoughts, testing new habits, and clarifying what matters next. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Existential therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility. In sessions this looks like frank conversations about what matters now, what options feel possible, and how someone wants to spend their energy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take small actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and teaches concrete strategies to change behaviors and reduce distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss what seems most useful based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as understanding grows. That collaborative process helps refine whether ACT, CBT, Existential work, DBT skills, or a client-centered approach fits best.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions let them try practical tools between meetings and bring examples from daily life into conversation.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other issues. Life purpose is noted as a focus area in her practice.
How would she approach someone questioning their career or direction?
Her style is conversational and grounded in Existential therapy, helping people weigh values and choices. She combines that with ACT or CBT techniques when helpful.
What experience does she bring to trauma and addiction work?
She spent much of her career in a residential alcohol and drug program and has treated combat-related PTSD and co-occurring disorders. That background informs her practical approach to symptoms and relapse risk.
Which credentials and region describe this clinician?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform tools. The profile does not specify which formats are offered, so check the matching flow for details.
How are fees handled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.