About Kelly
Kelly Gould is a licensed mental health counselor with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression, and life changes. Her style is respectful and straightforward, and she focuses on the person in front of her.
Kelly adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, doable goals. Sessions aim to build practical skills for day-to-day challenges, from managing worry to boosting confidence.
Background and approach
Her work draws on several approaches that offer tools and structure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about making changes by clarifying values and strengthening motivation. Kelly is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and also holds the LMHC credential.
She aims to create a compassionate space where people can try new ways of coping, clarify life purpose, and build more self-love. Her approach is collaborative and practical.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship where the person sets the pace and priorities. It helps when someone needs someone to hear their concerns and shape goals around what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors in daily life. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with worry by teaching clear skills and homework to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving interactions with others. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming and practical coping strategies are needed.
Kelly will work with each person to find the best combination of approaches based on their goals, needs, and preferences. Figuring out the right fit is a collaborative process - she listens, suggests options, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These formats offer flexibility to keep work moving forward without lengthy commutes.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina, Massachusetts
- Languages
- English