- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and solution focus
- Caregiver and aging issues
About Kelly
Kelly Van Vleet is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Kelly also supports those facing caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, attachment and blended family issues, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on listening first, then identifying small, practical steps to reduce distress. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to try different behaviors.
Kelly also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and goals. Solution-focused techniques are included to set short-term, achievable objectives for day-to-day life. Together these methods aim to clarify what matters most and build manageable coping skills.
Clients can expect clear conversations about what is happening and realistic strategies to try between sessions. Kelly pays attention to communication patterns and commitment or dependency concerns when those issues come up. She also addresses aging, caregiver roles, and family conflict from the individual’s point of view.
Language of service is English and practice is based in North Carolina. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in session. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and perspective, guiding conversations toward what matters most to the individual.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to make changes and solution-focused techniques to set small, practical goals. These approaches fit well together because they balance short-term problem solving with the person’s own priorities. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods best match a client’s needs and preferences.
Because the exact session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, and let clients try techniques between meetings in real-life settings. Kelly will discuss what format and rhythm best match a client’s goals during the initial match and first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-focused and practical, starting with listening and moving to clear, doable steps. Sessions include conversation, skill practice, and follow-up actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a counselor working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
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 paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.