- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kelly
Kelly Clyde is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward support for relationship concerns, addiction-related struggles, grief, and life transitions. Kelly aims to make the first step feel less daunting for someone seeking change.
She builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than abstract theory.
Background and approach
Kelly emphasizes small, doable changes that fit into everyday life. Her approach draws on evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support problem solving and motivation.
These tools are applied in ways that address issues like sleep problems, intimacy concerns, and coping with caregiver stress. Kelly has five years of clinical experience working with adults on career worries, compassion fatigue, body image, and other personal challenges. She helps people untangle communication and commitment problems and process feelings tied to abandonment, guilt, or forgiveness.
Her work often centers on clear goals and measurable steps. Sessions are conducted in English and are scheduled from her New York practice. People seeking therapy are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process to begin work on the changes they want to make.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kelly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelly lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. CBT is practical and task-focused, which can help with anxiety, sleep issues, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship stress.Kelly also incorporates mindfulness strategies to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. Motivational interviewing is used to build readiness when someone feels stuck and wants to make a change. Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist will talk through what feels right, try different strategies, and adjust plans based on your goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit into busy days and help maintain momentum between sessions. These options make it simpler to use techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing around real-life schedules.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What concerns does Kelly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, grief, sleep problems, and work or career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kelly uses a practical, down-to-earth style that emphasizes clear goals and small steps. Sessions focus on usable skills and honest conversation rather than long academic explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has five years of experience providing therapy and counseling services in New York.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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