- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma recovery
About Kelly
Kelly L Mattis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) with 28 years of experience based in North Dakota. She works with adults and young adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Kelly also addresses related concerns such as panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.
Kelly focuses on clear, practical conversations. She helps people name what feels off, sort priorities, and try straightforward steps to feel more able in daily life. Sessions look at how work, money worries, and family history affect current mood and behavior.
Her background spans nearly three decades of clinical work in community and outpatient settings. That experience informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person's situation. Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about boundaries, communication, and coping skills.
She often works with people who feel stuck after big life changes - leaving home, new jobs, relationship shifts, or health challenges. Kelly helps clients build clearer thinking and practical routines to manage stress and anxiety. She also supports recovery from trauma through focused, paced work.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Kelly discusses options, tracks progress, and adjusts strategies when needed. People seeking help are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin.
How Kelly uses evidence-based approaches online
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common method she uses is cognitive-based work that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach is useful for stress, depression, and panic symptoms.An additional focus is skill-building around communication and boundaries. That involves rehearsing ways to speak up, set limits, and manage conflict so relationships feel less chaotic. This kind of work supports people dealing with relationship stress and family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Kelly will discuss options, outline what a given technique looks like in sessions, and adjust based on the client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and how to measure progress.
The biography did not list specific remote session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a student or work schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to how you live each week, which helps make therapeutic techniques practical for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and life purpose questions.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to set goals and build skills. Sessions focus on actions you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 28 years of clinical experience working in community and outpatient settings. That background shapes a flexible, practice-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LPC-MH credentials and practices from North Dakota. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote meetings are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That begins the intake and planning process.
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