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Kelsey Hofer, LPCC, LPC
Ohio
Licensed counselor - trauma and LGBT support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Narrative and client-centered
About Kelsey
Kelsey Hofer, LPCC, LPC, is a licensed counselor with 10 years of experience and practices in Ohio. She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues tied to sexual and gender identity. Kelsey also supports people facing compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and career-related strain.
She trained in clinical and counseling psychology with a concentration in trauma studies. Kelsey focuses on practical strategies alongside careful listening. Sessions mix straightforward skill teaching with time to make sense of difficult events and reactions.
Kelsey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also draws on client-centered and narrative ideas to center a person’s own experience and story. Trauma-focused techniques are brought in when past events continue to shape daily life.
In working together she emphasizes collaboration. The therapist and client map patterns, try out different responses, and adjust plans based on what is useful. Expect clear goals and concrete steps, alongside space to understand how past experiences matter now.
She has experience supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and homicide-related trauma in community settings. Kelsey also lists additional focus areas including BDSM and kink, dissociation, gender dysphoria, prejudice and discrimination, seasonal affective disorder, and sexuality. Her practice language is English and she does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and building understanding from the client’s own perspective. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story and have that story reflected back without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at current thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want concrete steps to try. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on how past events affect present reactions and offers ways to process or manage those reactions safely.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. That means sessions can shift between skill practice, narrative work, and trauma-focused techniques depending on need and preference.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use structured CBT exercises and narrative writing or guided revisiting techniques in remote sessions, and they will discuss what will work best for scheduling, pace, and the client’s goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues related to gender and sexuality.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill-building with time to make sense of difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in counseling and trauma-focused roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Ohio.
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 offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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