- Addiction and trauma
- Values-based work
- Conversational style
About Kelly
Kelly Sheets is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who brings practical, down-to-earth support to people facing addiction, trauma, mood struggles, and relationship strains. She uses a conversational, relaxed style and helps clients talk through painful memories, overwhelming thoughts, and unhelpful behaviors. Kelly emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's own sense of how they want to live.
With eight years of experience, Kelly has worked extensively in residential alcohol and drug programs and in university research settings. That background means she has spent a lot of time helping people manage co-occurring issues that feed addiction. She has supported people dealing with PTSD, including combat-related trauma, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and personality issues that cause repeated conflicts or distress.
Her approach is rooted in Existential therapy, focusing on meaning, values, and personal choice. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when those methods fit a person's needs. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational, with tools and strategies introduced as needed.
Kelly has a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She combines clinical training with social psychology insight to help people understand how beliefs and social forces shape behavior. That perspective often helps clients feel less isolated and more understood.
People often come to Kelly for help with addiction, codependency, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and relationship or communication problems. She invites clients to reach out and begin a collaborative process of change.
How Kelly’s Methods Translate to Online Therapy
Kelly commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside an Existential approach. ACT helps people notice hard thoughts and pick actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying practical experiments to change them, which often helps with compulsive behaviors and mood symptoms. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences. Sessions are conversational and flexible so techniques can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful. The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and maintaining continuity when travel or scheduling is difficult. Since specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to attend regular sessions, try shorter check-ins when needed, and use tools and worksheets between meetings to reinforce skills.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly address?
She helps people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood patterns, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, eating concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is conversational and down-to-earth with an Existential foundation. She also uses ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques as appropriate to the person's goals and situation.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Kelly has eight years of clinical experience, including substantial work in residential alcohol and drug programs and involvement in university research related to trauma.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Tennessee and is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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