Key details
- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.007807
- NPI1003191990
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT strategies
- ACT processes
- DBT skills
About Brian
Brian Kelley is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with three years of practice. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, addictions, anger, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps rather than long theory talks.
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. In session he helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He then supports trialing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Brian describes therapy as collaborative. He listens to what matters most and helps set concrete goals. Work may include skills practice, values clarification, and exercises to manage strong emotions like anger or intense anxiety.
He has experience with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, first responder and veteran issues, and a range of personality and communication problems. That experience informs how he adapts tools to each person’s situation.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People should follow the site’s instructions to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Sessions are conducted in English and Brian does not work with international clients.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that reflect those values. It is useful when anger or frustration is tied to feeling stuck or out of sync with priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different responses when anger arises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense moments. These tools can reduce reactivity and help someone regroup before acting on anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it may remove travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid needing to be on camera. Talk with the therapist during the first meeting about how to structure sessions to suit daily routines and symptom patterns.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or feel overwhelmed by frustration. Anger is listed among the concerns he works with.
What is his approach to working with temper and strong emotions?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills and shift unhelpful patterns. The focus is on practical tools and values-based choices.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as an LCPC. That background includes work with mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered only to people within applicable regions.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact costs vary with location and are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.