Therapist
Kelley Sullivan
LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for practical life challenges
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- 19 years experience
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Collaborative care
About Kelley
Kelley Sullivan is an LCSW with 19 years of clinical experience. She practices in Colorado and brings steady, practical support to people facing hard emotions and life changes. Kelley speaks English and Spanish and works with people from diverse backgrounds, including those concerned about intellectual disability-related issues.
Kelley focuses on clear, usable tools rather than long lectures. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, addiction, bipolar challenges, and stress. Sessions aim to map problems, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
She uses several evidence-based approaches to guide work in sessions. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Attachment-Based ideas to improve close relationships.
Kelley helps people tackle practical problems like sleep, eating, work stress, parenting concerns, and caregiver strain. She also supports those navigating identity and intimacy questions, body image, and chronic health issues. The aim is steady progress and real-world changes.
To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session. Kelley frames therapy as a collaboration where goals are set together and adjusted as needs change.
Kelley focuses on clear, usable tools rather than long lectures. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, addiction, bipolar challenges, and stress. Sessions aim to map problems, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life.
She uses several evidence-based approaches to guide work in sessions. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Attachment-Based ideas to improve close relationships.
Kelley helps people tackle practical problems like sleep, eating, work stress, parenting concerns, and caregiver strain. She also supports those navigating identity and intimacy questions, body image, and chronic health issues. The aim is steady progress and real-world changes.
To begin, clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session. Kelley frames therapy as a collaboration where goals are set together and adjusted as needs change.
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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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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on action over getting stuck in struggle.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior and mood. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelley works collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what works and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, allow quicker check-ins, and let people join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use the approaches above to help people practice skills, track progress, and stay focused on practical goals during remote sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelley commonly address?
Kelley works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, bipolar disorder, and stress-related struggles among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on listening first and offering practical steps to try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience supporting people through diverse life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is an LCSW and practices in Colorado with licensure history in TX and OR noted in her background.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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