- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Brian
Brian Kelley, LCPC, focuses on practical help for parents feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. He meets people where they are and works to clarify what is most urgent. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build steps that fit daily life.
He guides conversations to identify what keeps problems going. That might mean looking at thoughts, behaviors, or the values someone wants to live by. He uses straightforward tools so people can try things between sessions and notice change.
Background and approach
Brian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts and actions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to find values-based direction, and client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in the person's experience. He also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas about meaning when those fit. Brian has three years as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois.
He has worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related problems. He also helps people facing career shifts, fatherhood questions, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. In a session he takes a collaborative stance.
He listens first, then helps set clear goals and practical steps. He welcomes people of all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and faith backgrounds and adapts his work to each person's culture and needs.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brian helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be helpful when parenting choices feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and change everyday routines, useful for reducing anxiety, anger, or low mood that affects family life.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting space so parents can explore what matters and make decisions that feel right for them.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different strategies, and adjust based on what helps most. Together they decide which methods fit the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn't convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Brian
What parenting and family concerns are addressed?
He supports parents with stress, anger, communication problems, fatherhood issues, and juggling life changes that affect family life.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, setting goals, and practicing small, doable steps between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
Brian holds an Illinois LCPC and has three years of post-licensure experience working with mood disorders, trauma, grief, addictions, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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