- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Kelly
Kelly Gilmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. Kelly focuses on practical support and clear steps people can use in daily life.
Her work emphasizes conversational, client-centered care. Sessions typically involve listening to what matters most, setting short-term goals, and practicing skills between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to address anxious thinking and DBT techniques to manage strong emotions and improve coping.
Kelly also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns, build small changes, and stay motivated. These approaches can fit a range of problems, from relationship strain to repetitive anxious thoughts. She explains techniques in plain language and shows how to use them in real situations.
Her background includes hands-on experience with family and parenting topics as well as trauma-related concerns. Over six years she has worked with many people who want to reduce stress, improve communication, or rebuild stability after separation or loss. The focus is on practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
People considering work with Kelly are encouraged to consider what they hope to change and to bring examples of moments that are most difficult. She helps set clear, achievable goals and revisits them as progress is made.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kelly blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding, which helps with symptoms of anxiety and persistent negative thoughts. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and day-to-day life, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Session format options are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions useful for practicing skills in familiar settings and for maintaining consistency during stressful periods.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, parenting issues, depression, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a conversational, client-centered approach with clear goals and practical skill practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.