Brian Kelley, LCPC
Illinois · 3 years in practice
Brian Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and issues related to addiction and trauma.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.007807 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1003191990 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Brian
Brian Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and issues related to addiction and trauma. He aims to help people who feel stuck, unheard, or unsure about what to do next.
Brian welcomes people across sexual orientations and gender expressions and offers a nonjudgmental place to begin. In sessions he works together with each person to pinpoint what is causing distress and what keeps problems going.
Background and approach
He focuses on practical steps people can take to feel better and to reconnect with what matters to them. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at building tools for managing symptoms and handling life changes. Brian draws from approaches such as existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.
He uses these methods to help people notice patterns, make values-based choices, and practice skills that reduce intense emotions and improve relationships. He has three years of professional experience as an LCPC in Illinois and has worked with concerns including bipolar disorder, mood disorders, parenting strain, career questions, compassion fatigue, and first responder or veteran-related stress.
Brian also addresses topics like life purpose, fatherhood issues, and communication struggles. Sessions are offered in English and available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their timing.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and what matters most in a person’s life. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about direction by encouraging honest reflection and values-based decisions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening so a person can explore feelings at their own pace and build self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences and will work together to try methods that fit best. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the approach matches changing needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work when in-person sessions are not convenient.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, career questions, bipolar and other mood disorders.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Brian helps people identify what keeps problems going, set practical goals, and develop skills that can be used between sessions.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
Brian holds an Illinois LCPC credential and has three years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, and related concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
The clinician is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and practices remotely from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees 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 this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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