- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About John
John Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He practices in Alabama and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, and the hard parts of major life changes. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He keeps sessions straightforward and centered on what the person needs in the moment. He listens without judgment and helps clients name problems, try different responses, and notice what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skills practice, brief homework, and check-ins on progress. Over two decades he has worked with a wide range of issues including grief, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and sleep problems. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, relationship strains, and career transitions.
His background includes crisis counseling and substance-use work as part of that experience. John uses several clinical approaches to fit each person’s goals. He draws on cognitive behavior techniques, acceptance-oriented work, and emotion-focused methods to address patterns of thinking and feeling.
He adapts his approach to practical daily needs rather than a fixed formula. Sessions may include one-on-one conversations, brief coaching-style guidance, and supportive planning for coping skills. People looking for steady, task-focused help with emotional and behavioral concerns will find a direct and empathetic style.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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.
Approach-Focused Online Care
John often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then act in ways that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with change.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts, behaviors, and the effects they have. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and changing unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual tools. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible, asynchronous options for brief support and between-session contact. These formats let people keep continuity of care across locations and schedules while focusing on practical skill building.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and many life transitions. Additional areas include anger, grief, sleeping problems, self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on real-life skills. Sessions often include listening, problem-solving, and short practices to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience that include crisis counseling and substance-use related work. That background informs how he responds to urgent and complex problems.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Alabama and holds an LPC credential, listed as AL LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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