- Attachment work
- EMDR methods
- Emotion focused
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience and licensure in South Carolina and Florida. He draws on his background as a retired U.S. Army chaplain to work with adults facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. He lists guilt and shame among the issues he addresses and often brings those themes into sessions.
He works with people who have experienced abuse, dissociation, or major life losses. His approach includes practical, talk-based work and methods aimed at processing traumatic memories. Sessions focus on clear steps to manage symptoms and improve how clients relate to themselves and others.
Dr. Kelley uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current behavior. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify, name, and shift difficult emotions that drive conflicts. When trauma and intrusive memories are present, he includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as part of treatment.
People can expect a direct, respectful style that aims to surface the emotions behind guilt and shame and then work toward practical change. He adapts conversations and interventions to fit the issue at hand, whether that is forgiveness, attachment concerns, or managing distress after loss.
Dr. Kelley practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Kelley commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to identify repeating relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current behavior. This approach helps when people notice they respond to loved ones in ways that feel automatic or painful.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people name and shift the feelings that drive conflict or self-criticism. EFT focuses on the moment-to-moment emotions that keep someone stuck and works to change those interaction patterns. When trauma memories and dissociation are present, he incorporates EMDR to reduce the weight of intrusive memories and disturbing images.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your goals, preferences, and the problem you brought in, then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and may shift as the work progresses.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in between obligations. Some formats also require less bandwidth or no video, which can help when technology or a quiet space is limited.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Guilt and shame are listed among his focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He looks for the emotions that sit under guilt and shame and talks through them using emotion-focused and attachment-oriented methods. The goal is to name feelings and try new ways of responding.
What is his background and experience?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and served previously as a U.S. Army chaplain, which informs his work with trauma and loss.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and Florida and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.