- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused
About Kevin
Kevin Kelsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Illinois with 26 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He often helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, communication problems, and the special pressures that come with blended family issues.
Kevin uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most urgent for a person. He listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder. Then he and the client pick a few concrete steps to try between sessions and check what helps.
He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and coping tools. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of how he breaks large problems into small, doable actions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Kevin aims to make discussions simple and focused, not full of technical terms. He encourages people to bring real examples from home so strategies can be tested quickly.
People who contact him can expect clear direction about next steps after each meeting. He helps clients track progress and adjust plans when something is not working. The emphasis is on practical change that fits into everyday life.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching skills to manage intense emotions and reduce reactive behavior. It can help when stress or anger from household tensions feels overwhelming. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, conversational way to clarify what matters most to a person and build willingness to try change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical changes that can make daily routines smoother and reduce conflict at home.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That means testing a few strategies and tracking results together rather than committing to one fixed plan from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows people to bring real-life examples from their household into the conversation so strategies can be practiced and refined between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to blended households?
He lists stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, communication problems, and blended family issues among his focus areas. Those topics are commonly discussed in the context of merging routines and co-parenting challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He works in a conversational, goal-focused way. Sessions focus on practical steps to try between meetings and on tracking what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including mood, attention, and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kevin is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and California and practises from California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.