- Practical coping steps
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal-focused progress
About Kelly
Kelly Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She greets new clients with a calm, encouraging approach and aims to make the first step easier for anyone worried about starting therapy.
She often helps people talking through family conflicts, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and motivation problems. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the concerns she addresses. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady progress rather than labels or quick fixes.
In sessions Kelly creates a straightforward space for sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment. She listens for what matters most to each person and then helps set small, realistic goals to build confidence and reduce daily strain.
Her background includes a decade of work in Missouri as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience informs a down-to-earth style that blends problem-solving with support. She encourages people to try manageable changes and notice what helps.
Kelly invites people to take the next step when they feel ready. She asks clients to begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, so scheduling can be arranged according to availability.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill building and practical coping. One approach emphasizes identifying triggers and learning concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and interrupt panic attacks, which can help people regain a sense of control over sudden symptoms.Another approach centers on improving everyday routines, self-care habits, and problem-solving to lower stress and boost confidence. This method is useful for parenting strain, workplace stress, and the low motivation that follows chronic worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what matters most, test methods that fit the client's situation, and adjust plans based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to be active partners in choosing techniques that match their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It can also let people choose interactions that work for them, such as shorter conversations when schedules are tight or longer sessions when deeper work is needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, family conflict, low self esteem, and related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting small goals, and practicing coping steps that can be used day to day.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of professional experience as a counselor in Missouri.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.