Kelly Shelton

LCSW

Florida

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for relationships

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Florida / SW11162

NPI

1366799967

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Focus on relationships
   • Practical coping skills

   About Kelly

   Kelly Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, and building self-esteem. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy approachable for people who are nervous about starting. Kelly meets people where they are and treats them with respect and compassion.

   Her work emphasizes building trust and practical skills. She listens to each person’s story and tailors conversations and plans to their needs. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches she uses to help people find their own reasons for change and take small, realistic steps forward.

   Kelly also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new, healthier patterns in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy offer tools for managing intense emotions and improving connection and communication.

   People bring many concerns to sessions, including abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to family of origin. She also works with grief from separation or divorce, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue. Kelly adapts the pace and techniques to match each person’s situation.

   Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps people set small goals, practice skills between sessions, and check progress together. If you’re ready to begin, she guides you through the next steps and supports steady, manageable change.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

   Kelly often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and take manageable steps forward. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building motivation from the client’s values and goals.
   
   She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers sessions on the person’s perspective and priorities. That means the conversation and plan adapt to what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes that can improve mood and daily functioning.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress is reviewed together.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins possible when a quick follow-up helps keep momentum between longer appointments.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Kelly address in sessions?

   She helps people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is warm and person-focused. She listens, tailors conversations, and works collaboratively to set realistic goals.

   What experience does she bring to therapy?

   Kelly has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and trauma-related concerns. That background shapes how she adapts techniques to individual needs.

   What are her credentials and where is she located?

   She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.

   Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How does cost and billing work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What is the process to begin working together?

   Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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