Brian Kelley, LCPC, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
01About Brian
Brian Kelley, LCPC, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports people facing addictions, career strain, parenting pressures, and challenges tied to mood disorders or major life changes. He greets each person with a straightforward, steady presence and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
He takes a practical, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps problems going and trying small, concrete changes.
Background and approach
He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are linked. He also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and foster commitment to meaningful action. Clients can expect a conversational, nonjudgmental tone.
The work can include learning new coping skills, practicing emotional regulation, and tracking patterns that cause distress. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person and adjust the pace accordingly. Brian has three years of clinical experience and holds an Illinois LCPC credential, which is noted as LCPC.
He has experience supporting concerns common to first responders, veterans, and men’s issues, as well as family of origin and fatherhood matters. He can also address personality-related patterns such as avoidant and dependent traits. Sessions are offered in English and are available through several online formats.
The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Brian emphasizes practical steps and goals so people can see progress between sessions.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007807 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1003191990 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Brian names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Brian names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which helps with mood and stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead to create a respectful, empathic space for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they will try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so sessions feel relevant and useful.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to continue progress when schedules or locations change.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Brian address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, bipolar and other mood disorders, and career or life-change issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is conversational and practical. He combines client-centered listening with skill-building to help people make changes that fit their daily life.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people identify patterns that keep problems going and on developing practical tools to address them.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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