- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado, Montana, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Kent
Kent Kelley is a licensed counselor who brings 24 years of clinical experience to his work. He practices from Colorado and speaks English. Kent focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addiction, career concerns, and parenting challenges.
Kent frames therapy as practical help for real life. He listens first and aims to create a nonjudgmental space. Sessions often focus on concrete strategies for coping, clearer communication, and small behavior changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
He uses several evidence-based approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, looks at how thoughts affect mood and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice feelings and move toward what matters to them.
Kent also draws on attachment-focused ideas to explore how relationships shape patterns, and client-centered work to keep sessions grounded in the person’s own goals. He combines these methods to tailor a plan that fits the person in front of him. Many clients come with stress from work, changes at home, or struggles maintaining motivation.
Kent helps people sort priorities, manage strong emotions, and plan next steps. He frames change as a step-by-step process and offers coaching-style guidance when useful. If someone prefers online support, Kent offers video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
He asks questions up front to match therapy style and pace to each person’s needs and preferences.
What Kent works with
Everything Kent lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kent helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
Approaches Kent lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking actions that match personal values. It can help when worry or low mood keeps people from doing what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life.Kent approaches treatment as a collaborative effort. He will work together with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process, and adjustments are expected as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are a lower-bandwidth option and can be easier to fit into a workday. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, and follow-up between longer sessions. These options aim to make regular support more flexible and easier to maintain alongside day-to-day responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Kent
What concerns does he commonly address?
Kent works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addictions, career worries, relationship strain, parenting questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He favors a straightforward and nonjudgmental approach that combines listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and clearer problem-solving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 24 years of experience as a clinician and holds the LPC and LCPC credentials noted on his profile.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices from Colorado and his profile lists credentials as LPC and LCPC with the license details provided on his record.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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