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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
About Kelly
LCSW in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience, Kelly Shelton focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She works directly with people who are struggling after separation, betrayal, or losses in their lives. Sessions center on practical conversation and skills rather than jargon.
Shelton uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person's perspective and priorities. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when identifying unhelpful thoughts and building clearer coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear when emotional regulation and impulsivity are central concerns.
Her work commonly addresses attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, guilt and shame, or the fallout from infidelity and divorce. For some clients she addresses the effects of natural or human-caused disasters and treatment for disruptive mood patterns such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
Sessions typically involve talking through recent events, spotting patterns in thoughts and behaviors, and practicing concrete skills to manage emotions and relationships. Mindfulness tools are offered when present-moment awareness can reduce reactivity and improve focus. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on restoring connection and trust where needed.
Kelly adapts the pace to each person. She asks questions, listens for what matters most, and suggests homework or exercises between meetings when useful. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are part of the onboarding process.
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How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and goals, creating space for their priorities to guide each session. This approach helps when the main need is to be heard and to shape treatment around what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative, more productive responses. It is useful for addressing low self-esteem, anxiety after trauma, and patterns that fuel relationship conflict. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. These tools are helpful when impulsivity, strong mood swings, or difficulty calming down get in the way of daily life. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs evolve. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also let people use methods like CBT worksheets, DBT skills coaching, and mindfulness exercises in the moment.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Focus areas include relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics such as attachment, codependency, infidelity, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centered Therapy with CBT and DBT techniques, using direct conversation and practical skills to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kelly Shelton holds an LCSW and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.