- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma informed support
- English and Spanish
About Kelley
Kelley Sullivan is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of practice. She started her career working across multiple states and now provides therapy from Colorado. Kelley focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and relationship concerns while respecting each person's background and identity.
Kelley keeps sessions straightforward and personal. She listens for what matters most and helps people build practical tools. Conversations focus on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. She also addresses trauma, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and challenges tied to parenting or caregiving.
Her work uses familiar, evidence-informed approaches. Kelley draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-aware listening to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. She offers emotion regulation skills and communication strategies to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.
Kelley often helps people navigate big life changes or recover from past hurts. She supports people working through grief, abandonment, or difficulties related to adoption and foster care. She also provides care for those facing chronic illness, body image concerns, or issues tied to sexuality and kink culture.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Kelley accepts international clients. People who choose her can expect direct, compassionate conversation aimed at clearer thinking, steadier habits, and better day-to-day coping.
Kelley keeps sessions straightforward and personal. She listens for what matters most and helps people build practical tools. Conversations focus on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. She also addresses trauma, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and challenges tied to parenting or caregiving.
Her work uses familiar, evidence-informed approaches. Kelley draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-aware listening to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. She offers emotion regulation skills and communication strategies to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.
Kelley often helps people navigate big life changes or recover from past hurts. She supports people working through grief, abandonment, or difficulties related to adoption and foster care. She also provides care for those facing chronic illness, body image concerns, or issues tied to sexuality and kink culture.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and Kelley accepts international clients. People who choose her can expect direct, compassionate conversation aimed at clearer thinking, steadier habits, and better day-to-day coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas, Washington, Oregon, Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change mood and behavior; it can help with worry, sleep problems, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy-related struggles and feeling safer in relationships.Picking the right approach is part of the work. Kelley will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It also lets people continue care across locations and accommodate different schedules, which can be helpful for those balancing work, caregiving, or travel.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and parenting or caregiver stress, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is personal and practical. She listens, highlights thought and habit patterns, and teaches concrete skills for managing emotions and relationships.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience supporting people through trauma, life transitions, and long-term mood concerns.
Where is Kelley based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices from Colorado and holds the credential LCSW, with past licensure in TX LCSW and OR LCSW noted in her background.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate different language preferences.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any time zone considerations when scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.