Kelly Fuchino
LCSW
California
Collaborative therapist focused on motivation and skills
Continue with KellyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 23853
- NPI
- 1255636619
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Stress and anxiety
- Builds confidence
- Practical steps
About Kelly
Kelly Fuchino is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or uncertain about their confidence and sense of self. Kelly treats conversations as a safe place to name what is hard and to notice strengths that already exist.
Kelly sees clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. He listens for what matters most and works collaboratively to shape doable goals. Sessions are aimed at building motivation, clearer thinking, and small habit changes that add up over time.
Over two decades in practice, Kelly has supported people dealing with caregiver strain and questions about life purpose. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. The result is a straightforward approach that pairs reflection with action.
Kelly uses plain language in sessions and keeps the pace matched to each person. He emphasizes skills that can be used in everyday life, like managing worry, boosting self-esteem, and staying motivated. He encourages realistic steps and checks progress together.
People who want a practical, collaborative therapist may find his style helpful. To begin, readers should follow the Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
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How Motivational Interviewing and CBT translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward and wants to build internal motivation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce worry and improve mood. CBT often includes simple exercises and short experiments that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kelly will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what feels useful and adjusting plans over time.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by saving commuting time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera every time. Many people find that steady weekly talks and practical homework translate well to remote sessions, and Kelly aims to shape sessions to each person's schedule and needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly help with?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. He also focuses on caregiver issues and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens for strengths, sets doable goals, and encourages actions between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has twenty years of professional experience supporting people through mood and motivation challenges.
Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He is an LCSW licensed in California.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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