Brian Kelley, LCPC

Brian Kelley, LCPC, helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps to reduce stress and manage anxiety. He also addresses depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to identity and sexual orientation.

Brian uses straightforward conversation to identify the patterns that keep problems going. He looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and helps people try new responses. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to day-to-day coping and longer-term change.

His background includes work with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, and people facing major life transitions. Brian also supports those dealing with parenting stress, fatherhood questions, career direction, and compassion fatigue from helping roles. He names communication and control issues as common areas to address.

He draws from cognitive behavioral approaches along with acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening. Dialectical behavior strategies and existential questions are part of his toolkit when they fit the person’s needs. The emphasis is on using methods that match each person’s goals.

Brian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. He has three years of post-licensure experience supporting adults through practical skill-building and reflection. Sessions are offered in English and use a collaborative, respectful tone aimed at steady progress.

How these approaches work in online sessions

Brian integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people sort through what’s stuck and learn practical ways to respond differently. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. ACT focuses on values and acceptance, helping people make meaningful choices even when hard emotions remain.

He also uses client-centered listening to ensure the person feels heard and to shape the work around their priorities. Together, these approaches are discussed collaboratively so the therapist and client can pick strategies that match the client’s goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to share brief updates, get reminders, or work through skills between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.