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Kelly McBride, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Kelly
Kelly McBride is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 30 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Kelly works with adults who want concrete ways to manage mood and everyday pressures.
She uses straightforward methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Kelly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered listening and mindfulness practices to slow things down and make coping skills easier to use.
Sessions typically begin by clarifying goals and trying a few practical strategies. Kelly looks for small changes that make daily life more manageable, such as shifting a thought pattern or testing out a new behavior. She pays attention to relationship and caregiving strains that affect mood and stress.
Over three decades she has worked with a range of life transitions including divorce, workplace stress, midlife questions, and caregiving burnout. Her work addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and social anxiety in plain terms that people can act on.
Clients can expect direct conversation about what is getting in the way and what might help next. Kelly supports people as they test tools, reflect on results, and adjust plans. The emphasis is on practical steps and regular review of progress.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Kelly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work emphasizes careful listening and reflecting so clients can make choices that fit their life. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to figure out which approaches match their goals and preferences. That includes trying an approach, reviewing how it went, and shifting as needed so the plan stays practical and usable.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday or to check in between busy tasks. They can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, reduce travel time, and let people use practices in the setting where they live and work. Licensed professionals typically adapt tools like CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused steps to the format you choose.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like caregiver stress and workplace problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions focus on concrete exercises and tracking what changes work.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of professional experience providing counseling and related support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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