- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- CBT and DBT skills
About Kelly
Kelly Gilmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family and parenting issues, depression, trauma and intimacy-related problems. Kelly uses clear, direct talk to help people name the problem and decide on next steps.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy skills are part of her toolbox when people need emotional regulation or grounding techniques.
Kelly often helps people who are juggling relationship strain, separation, or blended household concerns. She talks through communication, boundary-setting, and coping strategies that fit daily life. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes rather than large theory-driven projects.
She also addresses complex patterns such as attachment issues, codependency, or difficulties after divorce and separation. When trauma or dissociation is present, she works carefully and at a pace set with the client. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help clarifying goals or building commitment to change.
People who prefer straightforward feedback and practical tools may find her style a good match. To start she asks a few questions, listens for priorities, and then outlines the first steps to take together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kelly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with practical behavior changes. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and relationship-related behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills useful during high-conflict moments. Client-centered therapy is part of her work too, which means she listens closely and follows the client’s priorities while offering reflective feedback.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques based on each person’s goals and comfort. Decisions about pacing, skills to practice, and short-term goals are made collaboratively rather than assumed in advance.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They can also let someone use tools like breathing or grounding exercises between appointments. Talk with Kelly during the matching steps about which session length and rhythm would fit everyday life best.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with adults on family conflict, parenting strain, and the challenges that come up in blended household situations.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using clear conversation and concrete tools to address immediate problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
What is her credential and location?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.