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Kevin Kelsey

Kevin Kelsey

LCSW

California

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 126594; LCSW, Illinois / 149021058
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational focus
    • Skills based
    • Goal oriented

    About Kevin

    Kevin Kelsey is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. He practices in California and brings a calm, practical approach to sessions that aims to help people move forward when life feels stuck.

    He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with motivation, concentration and memory difficulties, and ADHD-related struggles. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and workable steps rather than jargon or long roadmaps.

    Kevin uses tools from Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match what a person needs. That can mean identifying small changes to try, building skills for managing strong emotions, or creating short-term goals that feel achievable. He keeps explanations simple and concrete so people can use ideas between sessions.

    His background includes long-term clinical work across multiple settings, which informs a flexible, down-to-earth style. He aims to make the room a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. The focus is on what matters now and what small steps could help.

    Kevin encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers steady support along the way. He works with each person to set goals and track progress at a pace that feels manageable.

  2. How Motivational and Skills-Based Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what they really want and find the motivation to change. It works well when someone feels uncertain or stuck about making changes in work, relationships, or health behaviors.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress. It usually focuses on building one skill at a time so people can handle stressful moments more effectively.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and concerns, then suggest ways of working that match needs and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

    Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow scheduling around work or caregiving, and let people continue support when travel or relocation would otherwise interrupt it. Discuss timing and session length to find what fits current routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    26+ years

    Listed in

    California, Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Kevin address?

    He helps with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related concentration or motivation issues. He also has experience with many related life and identity concerns.

    What is his therapy style like?

    Kevin uses a practical, conversational style. He focuses on clear goals, short-term steps, and skills people can use between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience shapes a flexible, down-to-earth practice.

    What credentials and region should I know about?

    He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is licensed in California and Illinois, with a practice listed in California.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients schedule with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does billing and cost work?

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

    What are the first steps to start therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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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