- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship concerns
About Kelly
Kelly Haught is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with 24 years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
Kelly uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. She listens and helps people notice thought patterns that get in the way. Then she works with them to try different coping skills and behaviors. Sessions often focus on improving day-to-day routines, reducing negative self-talk, and building skills to manage emotions and stress.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are used to practice new responses and set short-term goals.
Kelly pays attention to overlapping issues such as substance use, family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, and co-occurring challenges. She brings experience supporting people dealing with control issues, impulsivity, gender dysphoria-related concerns, and first responder stress.
Practical problem solving and clear next steps are common in sessions. Clients leave with concrete strategies they can use between meetings. To get started, follow the site’s process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention skills that help with rumination, sleep problems, and emotional regulation.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s views and short-term, solution-focused steps for immediate problems. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adjust methods as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so people can try strategies between meetings and apply them to daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions use client-centered conversation combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Tennessee.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English within the therapist's practice parameters.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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