- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Kevin
Kevin Kelsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and California with 26 years of experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, attention challenges, and major life changes. Kevin also lists life purpose among his focus areas and works with concerns such as isolation, body image, and communication problems.
He uses practical, skills-based approaches in sessions. Conversations focus on immediate coping strategies and small, achievable steps. He draws on methods that help people increase motivation, manage intense emotions, and set clear short-term goals.
Kevin often helps people sort through what matters after a career shift, relationship change, or health event. Sessions look at what is getting in the way of moving forward and which habits or thinking patterns could be adjusted. He pays attention to stress, attention and memory problems when they affect daily functioning.
His broader experience includes work related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, fertility and hospice or end-of-life matters. He also addresses issues tied to prejudice, guilt and forgiveness when those concerns come up during talk therapy.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Kevin helps clients identify concrete steps, then reviews progress in short cycles. People leaving sessions usually have at least one practical next step and a clearer sense of what to try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is often used when stress, strong mood swings, or difficulty regulating feelings interfere with daily life.Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, person-centered method that helps clarify what matters and increases motivation for change. It can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps after a big life change.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying existing strengths and defining small, achievable goals. Sessions tend to emphasize what works now and how to build on it with practical next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kevin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress unfolds so strategies can be adjusted together.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also accommodate quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs when video is not possible.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD-related focus issues, and coping with life changes. Life purpose and isolation or loneliness are also listed among his focus areas.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches that focus on immediate coping strategies and short-term goals. Conversations are aimed at identifying small changes that produce noticeable results.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
Kevin is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and California and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.