Leah Kelley
Integrative LCMHC for stress, trauma, and parenting
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About
Leah Kelley, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health therapist practicing in North Carolina with eleven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression, and also focuses on caregiver issues, communication problems, forgiveness, and mood disorders. Her background includes work with individuals affected by trauma and emotional abuse as well as those navigating ministry-related stress, career tensions, and attention-related concerns.
Her approach is warm and interactive; she treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while also addressing unhelpful thought patterns. Leah uses an integrative model that draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and, when appropriate, elements of reality therapy. She collaborates with each person to create a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Leah recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and offers support intended to empower individuals as they work toward a more satisfying life. She aims to ensure therapy remains focused on what each person wants to achieve and adjusts her methods to fit those priorities.
Her approach is warm and interactive; she treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while also addressing unhelpful thought patterns. Leah uses an integrative model that draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and, when appropriate, elements of reality therapy. She collaborates with each person to create a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Leah recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and offers support intended to empower individuals as they work toward a more satisfying life. She aims to ensure therapy remains focused on what each person wants to achieve and adjusts her methods to fit those priorities.
- 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)
Online sessions and therapeutic approach
Leah offers online sessions that combine practical skill-building with exploration of underlying patterns. She often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties. Trauma-focused therapy is used to address the impact of traumatic experiences and emotional abuse by creating structured opportunities to process difficult material at a pace the person can manage.Her integrative style also incorporates psychodynamic perspectives to examine recurring relational patterns and, when suitable, elements of reality therapy to focus on present choices and behaviors. Leah works collaboratively: she and the individual set goals, review progress, and adjust interventions so the plan fits the person’s needs and values.
Online appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication method that best suits their situation.
What is Leah Kelley’s clinical experience?
She is a licensed clinical mental health therapist in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in clinical practice, working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, anger, and ADHD.
What credentials does she hold?
Leah holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LCMHC 12072.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she based?
Leah is based in North Carolina.
How can someone meet with her online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the communication options listed.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Leah?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.