Lauren Kelly

Lauren Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Lauren aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward the life they want.

Her approach is grounded in practical, person-focused care. She favors Client-Centered methods that follow the client's pace and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, concrete steps toward change.

Lauren blends mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation and calm the mind. Sessions tend to be conversational and straightforward, with clear goals set together. She draws on many years working with individuals and relationship issues to tailor what she offers to each person's situation.

Her background includes long-term clinical work across several states, including Georgia and Alaska, and many years as a family therapist. That perspective shapes how she thinks about patterns that run through relationships and family systems. Lauren describes herself as authentic, non-judgmental, and often humorous in sessions.

Practical matters are handled simply: scheduling follows her availability and subscription terms, and sessions are arranged after completing a short matching questionnaire. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead and building a trusting relationship. Online sessions using this approach aim to prioritize the client's immediate concerns and pace, which can help with grief, relationship strain, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT offers concrete tools and homework to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple skills to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. That can be especially helpful for stress, trauma recovery, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. Plans can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit into daily life. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them balance therapy with work, caregiving, or travel, but confirm exact options during the matching process.