Kelley Sullivan, LCSW - Therapist in Colorado

CBT techniques
ACT strategies
Attachment focus

About Kelley

Kelley Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. She is based in Colorado and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

She approaches sessions in a straightforward, person-focused way. Kelley listens for what feels most pressing and then helps people try practical steps that fit their life. She uses methods rooted in research such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance strategies to help manage thoughts and patterns.

Clients often bring concerns about work stress, problems in relationships, trouble sleeping or eating, substance use, and struggles with self-esteem. Kelley also supports people navigating attachment wounds, abandonment, foster care or adoption histories, and identity-related challenges including LGBT matters. She works in English and Spanish and is available to international clients as noted.

Her style blends skills training with reflective conversation. That can look like learning new coping skills one week and talking through painful memories another week. Kelley also pays attention to how relationships and past attachments shape current reactions and behaviors.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online options. This keeps the first steps quick and practical.

How Kelley uses specific approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on committing to actions that reflect what matters most. This approach can be useful for social anxiety, worry, and values-driven changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, insomnia, and mood concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust, and it is helpful when past losses, abandonment, or attachment wounds affect present relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelley will discuss different methods and together they will choose what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision makes sessions more relevant and practical.

The site notes a subscription payment model and international clients are accepted. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break, not needing to commute, or avoiding heavy screen time by choosing audio-only when needed.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Texas, Washington, Oregon, Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style mixes practical skills training with reflective conversation, using evidence-based approaches to address thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience as a clinician.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW and practices from Colorado with licensing noted from TX LCSW and OR LCSW in her background.

Which languages can sessions be conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients as indicated in her profile.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location; follow the site payment steps for details.

How do I get started with a first appointment?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.