Therapist profile
John Kelly, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alabama / LPC04031
- NPI1003431164
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About John
John Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with sleep trouble, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, career crossroads, and ADHD.
Kelly offers client-centered work that focuses on what the person brings to each session. He listens for practical patterns - what sparks anger, where avoidance shows up, and which coping attempts make things worse. From there he helps people try different ways of responding, test new habits, and track what changes. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
His background includes crisis counseling and substance use support alongside general mental health work. Over two decades he has used a mix of cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness skills to help people manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. He also draws on acceptance-based practices and strategies rooted in emotion-focused methods.
People often come for help with heated reactions at home, mounting resentment at work, or trouble sleeping because worry keeps them up. He makes room for practical problem solving about daily life, plus skills practice for handling intense feelings when they arise. John works in English and accepts international clients, and he practices from Alabama as an LPC.
To begin he asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It is useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it suits worry, anger reactions, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal behavior, which can help when strong emotions lead to impulsive responses.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and can adjust techniques as needs change. That means sessions may include skill teaching, in-the-moment coaching, or testing new behaviors between meetings.
The practical benefits of online work are about fitting therapy into a busy life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so expectations about format and scheduling are clear.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career matters, ADHD and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered, practical approach that looks at patterns in daily life and teaches skills for managing strong emotions and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of counseling experience, including crisis counseling and work with substance use and general mental health.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the original profile does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.