Kelsey Poole is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience.
01About Kelsey
Kelsey Poole is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career hurdles, depression, and major life changes. Kelsey aims to create a respectful and compassionate environment for each person who reaches out.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Conversations are tailored to the needs of the individual. She listens first, then works with clients to build a plan that fits their goals and daily life.
Background and approach
Kelsey uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping. She also draws on acceptance-based ideas to help people live in line with their values even when emotions are painful. Skills from dialectical behavior approaches are used when strong emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily functioning.
Sessions aim to teach tools that can be used between meetings. Homework might include short exercises for practicing new habits, tracking situations that trigger anxiety, or small experiments to test different behaviors. The focus stays on what matters most to the client.
Kelsey describes her work as collaborative. She partners with people to set clear steps forward, revisit what’s working, and adjust the approach as needed. That keeps treatment grounded and practical for everyday life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 88165 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1356119010 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelsey lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Kelsey names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
These are the methods Kelsey 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 therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It can help when anxiety or uncertainty gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there she will suggest strategies and adjust the plan as progress is made, making decisions with the client at every step.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well when a fuller conversation is needed, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be used for brief check-ins or support between appointments. This variety gives flexibility for people balancing work, school, or family responsibilities while continuing regular care.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Kelsey often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and adapting to life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that adapts to each client's needs. Conversations are practical and focused on skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with the listed concerns. That background informs her practical, skills-based approach.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - in Texas and works with people located in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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