Profile / United States
Kent Kelley, LPC, LCPC
Colorado
LPC LCPC - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Emotion regulation skills
About Kent
Kent Kelley is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Colorado with 24 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career issues, ADHD, and coaching. Kent offers straightforward help for people who feel worn down by work, news, or changing circumstances.
He describes how broad social pressures and recent events have increased strain on otherwise capable adults. In sessions he listens without judgment and helps people name the problems that are making daily life harder. He uses clear, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new ways of responding.
Kent draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and behavior cycles that keep problems going. He also brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people decide what matters most and act on those values. Attachment-based and client-centered tools shape how he builds working relationships and explores relationship patterns.
He mixes practical skill building with conversational work. That can include tracking thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, learning emotion regulation skills, and practicing different ways to connect with others. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can take between meetings.
Kent works with adults who want clear, organized strategies for managing worry, low mood, relationship strain, and life transitions. He accepts international clients and runs sessions that fit around everyday schedules. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Kent uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test changes in behavior. CBT sessions tend to be structured and focus on concrete exercises like tracking thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce worry or low mood.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings remain. ACT can be useful for coping with life changes and reducing avoidance. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how he explores relationship patterns and builds a trusting working relationship online.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kent works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so skills practice happens between meetings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Montana, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, addictions, and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured approaches that focus on noticing thoughts and changing habits. Sessions often include skill practice and simple behavioral experiments.
How many years has he practiced?
Kent has 24 years of experience in the helping professions and holds LPC and LCPC credentials.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Colorado and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC as provided in his profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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