Brian Kelley, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice
Brian Kelley is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and addiction.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.007807 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1003191990 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Brian
Brian Kelley is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and addiction. He offers a calm, accepting presence and straightforward tools to help people feel less stuck and more able to move forward. He keeps sessions practical and focused.
He listens first, then helps identify patterns that keep problems going. Together with each person he builds simple skills to manage symptoms and handle difficult feelings day to day.
Background and approach
His approach draws from acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavior techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered care. That means conversations about what matters to you, tracking thoughts and actions, practicing emotional regulation skills, and leaning into values that guide change. Brian has three years of experience as an LCPC in Illinois.
He works with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, parenting and fatherhood issues, first responder and veteran-related stress, career and life-purpose questions, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses intimacy, self-esteem, and LGBTQ-related topics. Sessions are offered via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
Starting is done through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling system so people can pick times that work for them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Brian names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Brian’s approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take small actions toward those values. Online ACT sessions often include short exercises to clarify values and tiny steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, actions, and feelings and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In virtual CBT, people track thoughts and test new behaviors between sessions to build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That can mean combining ACT, CBT, and client-centered conversation to match what’s most useful in a given moment.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people read body language and have a face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, skill coaching, or ongoing check-ins between longer appointments. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines and different lifestyles.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Brian support?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and a range of mood and life-change concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He listens, clarifies patterns, and teaches practical skills people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does he bring?
Brian holds an LCPC license in Illinois and has three years of experience working with mood disorders, personality concerns, and life transition issues.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and works with clients located in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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