Brian Kelley, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Brian Kelley, LCPC, works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and substance concerns.
- License 180.007807 · Illinois Expires March 2027
- NPI 1003191990 · national registry
- Experience and languages 3+ years in practice English
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About Brian
Brian Kelley, LCPC, works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and substance concerns. He welcomes clients across sexual orientations and gender expressions and aims to help people feel heard and less stuck. His approach focuses on practical steps that lead to change.
Brian uses straightforward conversation to identify what keeps problems going. He pays attention to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people build tools to manage them.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental so clients can name realistic goals and try small changes between meetings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thinking affects mood and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make values-based choices and reduce unhelpful avoidance.
The Gottman Method informs his work on relationship patterns and communication skills. With three years as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, Brian combines structured techniques with empathy. He supports people through life transitions, parenting challenges, career questions, and struggles with self-esteem and anger.
He also addresses concerns tied to mood disorders and trauma history. Sessions may include skill practice, behavior experiments, and focused conversations about what’s most urgent. Brian encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he tailors tools to each person’s daily life.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.007807 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1003191990 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Brian names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Brian names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches for online therapy and practical change
Brian commonly uses the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and recurring conflict in relationships, focusing on concrete skills for speaking and listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with structured exercises to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to see which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan based on what’s actually working in a client's life.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to make therapy fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, continued skill practice, or when messaging fits a person’s routine better.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Brian help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction concerns. He also helps with relationship strain, intimacy issues, parenting stress, career questions, and mood disorder challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix listening with concrete skill practice and behavior experiments.
What is his clinical background?
Brian is a licensed clinical professional counselor with three years of experience listed. His work emphasizes structured therapy approaches and empathy.
What credential and location information is on file?
He holds an LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
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 billing and cost work?
Cost varies 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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