Kelly Gesker
Supportive, laid-back therapy focused on your strengths
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About
Kelly Gesker is a nationally licensed therapist (LPCC, LPC) based in Montana who offers a grounded, approachable space for people who are going through a difficult season. She welcomes questions and encourages clients to explore her background and approach so they can feel informed and comfortable as they begin. While online counseling is newer to her, she is committed to showing up with care and attention, and she aims to help clients work through what is weighing on them.
Her style is relaxed and supportive, blending compassion with a sense of humor when it fits the moment. Kelly focuses on helping clients identify their strengths and use them to navigate obstacles, especially when stress, mood, or energy feel impacted by everything happening at once. She strives to offer a nonjudgmental place to sort through challenges and to be open about thoughts and feelings.
Kelly has worked with individuals and families for more than 25 years, bringing extensive experience to the therapeutic relationship. She checks messages a few times per day Monday through Saturday and responds as quickly as she can, while balancing client needs with other responsibilities. She also encourages anyone in urgent crisis to contact 1-800-273-TALK or 911, as this forum is not an emergency service.
Her style is relaxed and supportive, blending compassion with a sense of humor when it fits the moment. Kelly focuses on helping clients identify their strengths and use them to navigate obstacles, especially when stress, mood, or energy feel impacted by everything happening at once. She strives to offer a nonjudgmental place to sort through challenges and to be open about thoughts and feelings.
Kelly has worked with individuals and families for more than 25 years, bringing extensive experience to the therapeutic relationship. She checks messages a few times per day Monday through Saturday and responds as quickly as she can, while balancing client needs with other responsibilities. She also encourages anyone in urgent crisis to contact 1-800-273-TALK or 911, as this forum is not an emergency service.
- Location:
- Montana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 27
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LPCC 16250, OR LPC C8201
- NPI Number: 1568683662
- License: LCPC (Montana), LPCC (California), LPC (Oregon)
Therapeutic Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and ongoing relationships shape the way people connect, trust, and cope in the present. It can be especially helpful for relationship stress, family concerns, and times when emotions feel hard to regulate or understand.Solution-Focused Therapy is practical and forward-looking. Instead of spending all the time on what is wrong, it helps clients clarify what they want to be different, identify strengths and exceptions, and take small, realistic steps toward change. This approach can fit well for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and feeling stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly Gesker collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not been helpful in the past, then adjusts the process to better support what they are trying to accomplish.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to get support from home or while traveling, keep momentum between sessions, and choose a format that matches a client’s comfort level and schedule.
How much experience does Kelly Gesker have?
Kelly Gesker has 27 years of experience working with individuals and families.
Is Kelly Gesker a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kelly Gesker is licensed as an LPCC and an LPC. License numbers include CA LPCC 16250 and OR LPC C8201.
In which languages does Kelly Gesker provide therapy?
Kelly Gesker provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Gesker located?
Kelly Gesker is located in Montana.
How can I work with Kelly Gesker as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Gesker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Kelly Gesker work with international clients?
Yes. Kelly Gesker works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly Gesker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.