- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose questions
About Kelly
Kelly Wachter is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Kelly focuses on practical steps clients can take when life feels stuck or overwhelming.
Kelly listens for what matters most to each person and helps them name priorities. She works with clients to notice patterns in relationships, communication, and self-talk. Sessions often include discussing concrete ways to manage anxiety, improve communication, and rebuild confidence.
Many people bring concerns about body image, caregiving stress, family of origin issues, guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose. Kelly also supports people coping with workplace struggles, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and challenges common to young adults. She speaks about these topics in straightforward, everyday terms so clients can try out new approaches between sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and focused on clear, achievable steps. Kelly helps people rehearse conversations, set manageable goals, and practice coping skills. She aims to make sessions useful for daily life rather than full of jargon.
Clients who are ready to take a next step are guided through a practical intake process. The first session typically reviews current concerns, immediate coping needs, and short-term goals. From there, Kelly and the client choose which issues to prioritize and which strategies to try first.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach uses structured skills to manage anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and short exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on relationship patterns and communication, helping people notice interaction cycles and practice new ways of expressing needs and boundaries.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then recommends which methods to try first. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts techniques so sessions remain relevant to immediate concerns and longer-term direction.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth, which helps maintain continuity of care when life gets busy. Licensed professionals will help match session style and frequency to individual needs so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem challenges, plus related issues like body image and workplace stress.
How would she describe her approach to feeling stuck?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on naming patterns, setting small goals, and trying specific skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.