- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kelly
Kelly Gulat is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 11 years of experience as a therapist and over two decades working in mental health. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and family matters, and identity questions. Kelly also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus and includes topics like parenting, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
Kelly uses straightforward, person-centered work. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps people set realistic next steps. Tools and techniques come from approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness when those fit a person’s goals.
Her background spans many settings in mental health, which shapes a flexible way of working. Kelly often combines talk-based support with skills practice for managing stress, sleep, and emotional reactions. She pays attention to patterns that affect relationships and daily routine.
People who come to her often want help sorting through identity, communication problems, or parenting challenges inside a changing household. She also supports those facing grief, chronic health stress, or burnout from caregiving and work.
Sessions aim to clarify problems, set small achievable goals, and build skills you can use between meetings. Kelly invites practical feedback so sessions stay focused on what you need now.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values, priorities, and practical next steps when life changes, including changes in family structure.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches straightforward skills for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and shifting patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can help during intense family conflicts or times of high stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust plans based on what helps. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed program.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about the specific session options available so you can pick what fits your routine and needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues and commonly works with stress, relationship and parenting concerns that arise when households change.
What is her typical therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using conversation plus tools from CBT and mindfulness when helpful.
How long has she been practicing therapy?
She has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over 20 years working in mental health settings.
Where is she credentialed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.