- Stress and anxiety
- CBT tools
- Client-centered care
About Kelly
Kelly Van Vleet is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and the challenges that come with life changes.
She also addresses concerns such as caregiver stress, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related distress, and emotions like guilt and shame. Kelly uses straightforward conversations to help people name what feels heavy and find small, usable steps forward.
Kelly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what each person brings and to keep the focus on their priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way of daily life, offering clear tools to test and shift unhelpful patterns.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are added when it makes sense, especially for people who want brief, goal-oriented work or help getting unstuck. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what can change now, while also attending to longer standing patterns when needed.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. Conversations stay grounded and concrete, with an emphasis on real-life choices and manageable actions. People who bring concerns about guilt and shame, forgiveness, infidelity, loneliness, or family conflict will find work here that names those feelings and looks for realistic next steps.
Approaches used in online sessions
Kelly often uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on what the person says matters most. This approach emphasizes listening closely and letting the person’s priorities guide the work. It can help when someone needs to sort out feelings or make sense of a difficult situation.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT provides practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes, useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt or shame that shows up in daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying options, checking how they land, and shifting course as needed.
The practical advantages of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to attend regularly. If you plan to start, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how she currently meets with people. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that better match a work break or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt and shame?
She works with people carrying guilt and shame alongside issues like relationship problems, forgiveness, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
How would she approach my feelings of guilt?
Kelly uses conversation-focused methods to name the feeling, look at the thoughts behind it, and test manageable changes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused steps.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has eight years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and related topics.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.