Leah Kelley
Warm, integrative support for anxiety, trauma, and life stress
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About
Leah Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through a broad range of concerns. She works with clients navigating depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, ministry-related stress and trauma, and ADHD. She also has experience helping individuals who have lived through trauma and emotional abuse.
Her therapy style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. Leah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while also helping clients notice and challenge unhelpful negative thought patterns that can keep them stuck. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uses an integrative approach that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and, at times, reality therapy.
Leah works with clients to clarify what they want from counseling and to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals. She recognizes that reaching out for help can take courage, and she aims to provide steady support and encouragement as clients take meaningful steps toward change.
Her therapy style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. Leah emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while also helping clients notice and challenge unhelpful negative thought patterns that can keep them stuck. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uses an integrative approach that may include cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and, at times, reality therapy.
Leah works with clients to clarify what they want from counseling and to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique needs and goals. She recognizes that reaching out for help can take courage, and she aims to provide steady support and encouragement as clients take meaningful steps toward change.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCMHC 12072
- NPI Number: 1205294717
- License: LCMHC (North Carolina)
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Leah Kelley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws from an integrative style, selecting methods that fit the concerns a client brings to therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing new skills to respond differently - often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Trauma-focused therapy supports clients in working through the impact of difficult experiences at a steady pace, with an emphasis on understanding triggers and building coping strategies. Psychodynamic therapy explores how earlier experiences and recurring relationship patterns can shape the present, which can be useful when the same concerns keep resurfacing in work, family, or relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leah collaborates with clients to clarify goals, talk through preferences, and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent, even with a busy schedule or changing demands at home or work. Clients can connect with Leah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, choosing the format that best matches their needs from week to week.
How much experience does Leah Kelley have?
Leah Kelley has 11 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Leah Kelley a licensed therapist?
Yes. Leah Kelley is licensed as an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in North Carolina. Her license is NC LCMHC 12072.
In which languages does Leah Kelley provide therapy?
Leah Kelley provides therapy in English.
Where is Leah Kelley located?
Leah Kelley is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Leah Kelley as my therapist?
You can work with Leah Kelley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Leah Kelley work with international clients?
No. Leah Kelley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leah Kelley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 that helps 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.