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- Person-focused care
- Values-based work
- Skill building
About Kelley
Kelley Sullivan is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience. She practices in Colorado and has held licenses in Texas and Oregon. Kelley works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship pain.
She meets people where they are and creates a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Kelley listens for each person's priorities and helps set small, realistic goals.
Kelley uses a mix of well-known approaches to tailor care. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationships and patterns from early life. Dialectical behavior therapy skills come into play for strong emotions and crisis moments. Client-centered methods shape a collaborative, person-focused session style.
Her work covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, addictions, eating and sleeping struggles, intimacy issues, and identity topics such as LGBT concerns. Kelley also supports people with challenges related to caregiving, chronic illness, adoption and attachment, and other complex situations.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Kelley accepts clients from outside the U.S. Scheduling begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking a time that fits the client's needs.
She meets people where they are and creates a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Kelley listens for each person's priorities and helps set small, realistic goals.
Kelley uses a mix of well-known approaches to tailor care. She draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationships and patterns from early life. Dialectical behavior therapy skills come into play for strong emotions and crisis moments. Client-centered methods shape a collaborative, person-focused session style.
Her work covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, addictions, eating and sleeping struggles, intimacy issues, and identity topics such as LGBT concerns. Kelley also supports people with challenges related to caregiving, chronic illness, adoption and attachment, and other complex situations.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Kelley accepts clients from outside the U.S. Scheduling begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking a time that fits the client's needs.
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Kelley often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy when working with clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and helps people try different thinking or action patterns to reduce distress. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them even when emotions are difficult.She also uses attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current connections. That perspective can be useful for people wanting to change how they relate to partners, friends, or family members.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as needed over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between longer sessions. It also means therapy can be accessed from different regions, which is helpful for international clients who speak English or Spanish. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when you schedule to find a plan that fits your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas, Washington, Oregon, Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kelley help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and a range of other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. She focuses on listening, practical skills, and steps people can try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on complex emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices from Colorado; she also has held LCSW licenses in Texas and Oregon.
Can I work with her if I speak Spanish or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.