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Kelly Mitchell, LPCC
Kentucky
LPCC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT based interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Mitchell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem problems, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of other life concerns. Kelly focuses on practical strategies that help clients notice and change patterns of thought and behavior.
She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions center on identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and building everyday skills that reduce distress. The work is goal-oriented and concrete, with steps to try between meetings.
Kelly draws on experience as a counselor, educator, and business owner to keep conversations clear and actionable. She emphasizes plain explanations and practical tools rather than technical language. Clients are encouraged to track progress and adjust plans when something is not working.
Typical topics include relationship concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, addiction and recovery issues, career pressures, and problems with sleep or eating. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, codependency, hoarding, impulsivity, and isolation. Kelly helps people sort priorities and focus on small, manageable changes.
When starting therapy she asks about current goals and day-to-day routines. From there she and the client choose focused exercises and measurable steps. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods adjusted to fit the client's needs.
How CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Methods Work Online
Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and making room for valued actions instead of trying to eliminate thoughts; it can help with avoidance, stress, and motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what changes would look like day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the approach together based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively on exercises, homework, and the pace of change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt worksheets, behavioral experiments, and progress tracking to work well at a distance, so practical CBT and ACT tools remain usable in remote sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting and caregiver stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using cognitive-behavioral techniques and ACT and solution-focused ideas to identify thoughts and test new behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
Kelly has 13 years of experience and a background as a counselor, educator, and business owner which she uses to keep work clear and actionable.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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