- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Kelly
Kelly Gilmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tensions, family or parenting struggles, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Kelly speaks English and uses clear, direct conversation to help people clarify what feels most pressing.
Her sessions focus on practical steps and learning new skills. She draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness tools are options when managing intense emotions and building coping routines.
Kelly also uses motivational interviewing to help people weigh choices and find what matters to them. She pays attention to attachment patterns, communication problems, codependency, and issues that often appear after separation or divorce. Other areas she addresses include body image, dissociation, and blended family challenges.
People can expect straightforward dialogue about goals and next steps. Kelly tailors the pace and focus of sessions to what someone brings in. She describes therapy as collaborative work aimed at clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day coping.
To begin, people follow the service's matching process and schedule an initial session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model, so practical questions about scheduling and fees are answered during onboarding.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's priorities at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and adjusts topics and pacing to what feels most urgent. This approach is useful when someone needs a space to sort out values, relationships, or next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior experiments between sessions. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want concrete strategies to test in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what seems to help and adapt methods to a client's goals and preferences. That collaboration includes reviewing how exercises fit into day-to-day routines and when to try a different technique.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. Therapists generally work with clients to set session length and frequency that match obligations like work or parenting, making therapy more practical alongside everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or overwhelmed?
She uses clear conversation, goal-focused planning, and skill-building from CBT and DBT to address unhelpful thoughts and strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices there.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.