Dr. Anthony Kelley, LMFT

Dr. Anthony Kelley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of practice. He is based in Florida and draws on previous service as a U.S. Army chaplain to inform his approach. He speaks English and aims to give respectful, sensitive care as clients take steps toward change.

He focuses on relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Dr. Kelley also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, dissociation, and related concerns that affect daily life. He has worked with first responder issues and people coping with natural or human-caused disasters.

In sessions he emphasizes tailoring conversation and treatment to each person’s situation. He uses methods such as attachment-based work, emotionally-focused approaches, solution-focused strategies, client-centered listening, and EMDR for trauma. The goal is to shape a plan that fits what the person needs and wants.

People who choose him often want practical steps and a steady presence during hard moments. He aims to be compassionate and direct, helping clients talk through painful memories, repair communication patterns, and build clearer goals. He frames progress as a collaborative effort.

Dr. Kelley encourages a measured pace for change. He supports people through grief, separation, trust issues, and the emotional fallout from trauma. If you want to move toward a more satisfying life, he offers steady guidance and a plan adjusted to your needs.

Approaches used in online therapy and what they do

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand how early relationships shape reactions today and supports rebuilding safer ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to identify and shift emotional responses in close relationships. It helps people change negative cycles and strengthen important bonds. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma processing; it helps people reduce the intensity of painful memories and the strong emotions tied to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative effort where techniques are adjusted as progress unfolds.

The therapist's biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people meet from quieter surroundings or choose a format that uses less bandwidth for technical limits.