Profile / United States
Kelly Gadbury, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Mood and life transitions
See online therapy options- CBT for thinking patterns
- Mindfulness exercises
- Goal focused sessions
About Kelly
Kelly Gadbury is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. Kelly writes plainly and focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions.
Kelly uses a mix of approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness exercises to help people slow down and notice what matters most.
Sessions focus on concrete goals and small experiments. A typical meeting might include reviewing what happened since the last session, trying a short skill or exercise, and planning a realistic next step. Kelly pays attention to relationship and family-of-origin issues when they affect current problems, such as communication difficulties or feelings of abandonment.
She also works with people coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, blended family concerns, and major ups and downs in mood. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help getting started on a change or staying with it.
Kelly aims for clear, understandable language in sessions. She helps clients break problems into manageable pieces and practices skills together. People who want structured, practical work on mood, stress, and life transitions may find her approach fits their needs.
How Kelly integrates structured approaches in online sessions
Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase stress or low mood and then test new responses. CBT sessions often focus on specific situations, brief experiments, and practice tasks to use between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes listening and reflecting to clarify goals and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and support mood regulation.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is part of the work. Kelly will review needs, goals, and preferences with the client and pick methods together. That collaborative planning helps set concrete targets and measurable steps that can be tracked over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break or a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. Kelly aims to shape sessions so they are practical and fit everyday routines rather than add extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like communication problems, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try small, practical experiments. Sessions often include skill practice and homework to test new ways of responding.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an LPC credential and has worked for 10 years in clinical settings. That experience includes mood disorders, grief work, and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. Her practice and licensure are based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial intake and scheduling steps.
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