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Kent Kelley

Kent Kelley

LPC, LCPC

Colorado

Calm, practical therapy focused on momentum

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LPC, Colorado / LPC.0004833; LCPC, Montana / BBH-LCPC-LIC-11444; LMHC, Washington / LH61679922
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Colorado

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    • Motivational approach
    • Focus on real steps
    • 24 years experience

    About Kent

    Kent Kelley is a licensed counselor with LPC and LCPC credentials and 24 years of professional experience. He practices in Colorado and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. Kent aims to provide steady, non-judgmental support so people can find practical ways forward.

    He approaches sessions in a straightforward, conversational way. Kent listens first, uncovers what matters most to a person, and then helps set small, doable steps. He uses motivational strategies to build momentum and tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

    Kent also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand how relationships shape reactions and coping. Sessions often include skills practice and brief coaching to support real-life change. People who prefer a calm, collaborative pace tend to fit well with his style.

    With many years in the field, he has worked with concerns such as parenting strain, career stress, grief, trauma, and ADHD-related challenges. That background informs how he tailors goals and exercises to each person’s situation.

    Kent accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.

  2. How Motivational and Acceptance-Based Work Online

    Motivational approaches focus on building a person’s own reasons for change. They involve listening for what matters to someone and helping them find small steps they feel ready to try. This can be useful for addictions, low motivation, or major life shifts.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It mixes practical exercises with values-based goals to help people act in ways that matter despite hard emotions.

    Attachment-informed ideas look at how early and current relationship patterns affect stress and coping. In sessions the therapist may help identify patterns and practice new ways of relating to others and to oneself.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kent will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as needed over time. The process is guided by the client’s needs and what feels most useful in day-to-day life.

    The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering options that work around work or family schedules.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Colorado, Montana, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    Kent works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related life changes. He also helps with parenting strain, career challenges, relationship issues, and ADHD-related concerns.

    How would you describe the therapy style used here?

    Sessions tend to be conversational and collaborative. Kent listens first, then helps set small, practical steps using motivational techniques and skill-building.

    What kind of experience does the therapist bring?

    He brings 24 years of professional experience. That background shapes how he tailors goals and practices to each person’s needs.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    The profile lists LPC and LCPC credentials and notes practice in Colorado.

    Which languages and international options are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I get started with scheduling?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s 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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