Therapist profile
Jessica Kelley, LMFT
Alabama
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Alabama / L496
- NPI1750533105
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative techniques
About Jessica
Jessica Kelley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Alabama with 12 years of clinical experience. She began working in psychiatric hospital settings at 18 and has since supported people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting struggles, and anger. Jessica has worked across multiple states while moving with her enlisted-military husband and raising two children.
She has substantial experience in high-crisis settings with adolescents, young adults, and their families. That background includes work with trauma, psychosis, abuse or neglect, and intense relationship conflict. Jessica draws on this experience when helping people manage strong emotions, repair communication, and navigate life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and client-centered. Sessions avoid academic jargon. She offers feedback, practical suggestions, and perspective so clients can make informed decisions about next steps. Jessica encourages people to say what they need and what they hope to get from therapy.
Clinically, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused elements. These methods are used to identify patterns, test new responses, and build skills for managing mood, anger, and stress. Sessions mix talking, problem-solving, and goal setting.
Having worked in varied settings and states, she is familiar with crises and complex family situations. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To get started, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online counseling
Jessica integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing into her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns, helping them state goals and priorities. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors, offering practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety, anger, or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find the internal motivation to try new ways of coping or communicating.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options together and adjust the plan as needs change, so the approach evolves rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how she is offering sessions at the moment. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for quieter surroundings, less bandwidth use when appropriate, or a brief session during a work break. These practical benefits help people apply skills between meetings and keep therapy integrated with everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, relationship and parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and goal oriented with plain language and practical feedback rather than academic jargon.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience, including work in psychiatric hospital settings and high-crisis environments.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Alabama and practices under that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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.