At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180.007807
- NPI
- 1003191990
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Values driven
- Skill building
About Brian
Brian Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns. He also supports people working through parenting strain, career changes, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue. He welcomes people across sexual orientations and gender expressions and approaches each person without judgment.
He uses clear, practical conversation to help people get unstuck. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps a problem going and building simple, usable tools to change thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines. Brian emphasizes collaboration so people take the lead in setting goals and pacing change.
His work draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thinking affects feeling and action. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice values and move toward them, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation skills are needed.
Brian holds an Illinois LCPC and brings three years of post-licensure experience. He has worked with adults facing mood disorders, relationship challenges, first responder concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and family of origin problems. He makes space for grief, loss, and life transitions while keeping sessions focused on practical next steps.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on skills you can use between meetings. People who contact him are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance, which can help with addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and goal setting.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward that life. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, which can support coping with anxiety, depression, and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of working together. Brian will discuss options and tailor methods to the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. He treats therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide which tools are used.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. That said, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also support continuity of care during life transitions and help people practice skills in real-world settings. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, homework, and session focus so therapy works around daily routines rather than against them. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, bipolar mood concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and collaborative, helping people set goals and try practical tools between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Brian has three years of experience since earning his license and has worked with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, first responder and veteran issues, and grief-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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