- Client-centered
- Trauma-informed
- Mindfulness-based
About Kelly
Kelly Shelton is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and getting through major life changes. She aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.
Her approach is practical and individualized. Sessions center on clear goals and real skills people can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities while introducing tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.
Shelton also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice feelings, slow down reactivity, and rebuild connection with themselves and others. She can address issues such as attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, and problems that follow separation or loss.
She has worked with clients facing compassion fatigue, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. Her work includes attention to family of origin concerns and forgiveness when those topics are important.
Kelly customizes the plan for each person, focusing on what they want to change and what will fit their life. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks in on progress. To begin, people use the site’s matching flow to schedule based on availability.
Her approach is practical and individualized. Sessions center on clear goals and real skills people can try between meetings. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities while introducing tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.
Shelton also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness-based ideas to help people notice feelings, slow down reactivity, and rebuild connection with themselves and others. She can address issues such as attachment wounds, codependency, communication problems, and problems that follow separation or loss.
She has worked with clients facing compassion fatigue, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. Her work includes attention to family of origin concerns and forgiveness when those topics are important.
Kelly customizes the plan for each person, focusing on what they want to change and what will fit their life. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks in on progress. To begin, people use the site’s matching flow to schedule based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities first and helps shape sessions around what matters most. It’s useful when someone needs a flexible, listening-focused space to make sense of their problems and set realistic goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies for shifting unhelpful patterns. It often helps with low self-esteem, anxiety after trauma, and managing mood changes. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to use and adjust the plan over time based on progress and preferences.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people focus on skill practice between meetings. Ask about the current scheduling options and format details when you set up the first session.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Kelly focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also works with problems like abandonment, attachment issues, and communication difficulties.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that follows each person’s needs and goals. She pairs that with practical tools from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness when they fit the situation.
How much experience does Kelly have?
Kelly has 14 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Where is Kelly licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kelly?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment 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 Kelly?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.