Kelly Peters, LCPC

Kelly Peters is a licensed counselor with 35 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate major life challenges. She meets people where they are and offers a calm, respectful presence for those dealing with worry, grief, addiction, stress, or relationship struggles.

Peters emphasizes practical change. Sessions center on clear goals, skill-building, and steady steps toward better daily functioning. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance-based strategies to help people notice thoughts, test unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of responding.

Her background includes work in career development, employee assistance programs, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. That range gives her experience with both sudden, high-stress events and long-term problems like depression, chronic illness, or substance use concerns.

Therapy with Peters is collaborative. She listens for what matters most and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Expect direct conversation, practical exercises you can use between sessions, and attention to relationships and family history when relevant.

She also brings training in several post-graduate areas that inform her work, such as approaches to addiction recovery, relational skills, and mind-body practices. Peters frames change as a step-by-step process and partners with people who want manageable, realistic ways to feel steadier and more in control.

How Kelly blends proven methods into online care

Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior experiments to test new ways of coping, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT helps people notice inner experiences, clarify personal values, and take committed action that matches those values rather than getting stuck in avoidance.

She takes a collaborative approach to choosing techniques. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together so therapy remains useful and grounded in everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text are good for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These formats let people fit sessions into busy lives and keep steady momentum between appointments.