John Kelly, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | John Kelly |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Alabama |
| Licensed in | Alabama |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About John
John Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. He practices in Alabama and offers a calm, straightforward approach that helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and other life challenges. He speaks English and works with clients online, including international clients.
Kelly prefers short, focused sessions that get to what matters most. He uses clear questions and reflective listening so people can tell their story and see patterns.
Background and approach
Sessions often include practical exercises to try between meetings and check-ins that track small changes. Over two decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns. Common topics include depression, relationship struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and managing bipolar symptoms.
He also helps with parenting strain, caregiver stress, career questions, and substance use concerns. His approach draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to focus on values and practical steps toward change.
People who do best with him want a collaborative counselor who asks clear questions and offers doable tools. He balances listening with practical suggestions and supports clients in trying new ways of coping between sessions.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
John uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their lives; this approach helps when someone feels stuck in a single, negative narrative and wants to find alternative ways to describe their experience. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of his work - it focuses on identifying values, noticing difficult thoughts or feelings, and taking small committed actions toward what matters most.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few methods, and adapt the plan based on what feels helpful. That means sessions can shift between story work, values-based exercises, and practical skills depending on the person's needs.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face to face when bandwidth allows, phone can be easier when movement or lower bandwidth is needed, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing, shorter interactions between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, manage follow-up between sessions, and use tools that match each person's routine.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens for the story someone tells about their life and uses clear questions and exercises to help shift unhelpful patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of counseling experience and has worked with crisis counseling, substance use, and a wide range of mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an Alabama LPC credential and practices with clients in Alabama and online with international clients.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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