- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Grief and loss
About Kelly
Kelly Wachter is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, narcissism, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, workplace issues, and young adult issues.
Kelly aims for straightforward, practical sessions. She listens to what is most pressing and works with each person to clarify next steps. Conversations are direct and focused on manageable changes that fit daily life.
In sessions she encourages honest talk about feelings and patterns. She helps people name what is hard and try small shifts in behavior and thinking. That can mean practicing clearer communication, setting boundaries, or pacing grief and loss so it feels less overwhelming.
Her background includes two decades of clinical work in California settings with adults facing life transitions and relationship strain. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach that balances emotional support with concrete coping tools. She does not promise specific outcomes but helps people make steady progress toward clearer goals.
Kelly asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real problems and clear steps. One common approach concentrates on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes improving communication skills and boundary setting to ease relationship strain and workplace stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to the person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means checking in, adjusting methods over time, and prioritizing what helps most for day-to-day functioning.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into busy weeks and reducing travel time so therapy can be more consistent. If you want to begin, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. The signup process starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session, which makes it straightforward to try a clinician and see how the approach fits your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and direct, focused on identifying problems and trying manageable changes. Conversations aim to pair emotional discussion with concrete coping tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical settings in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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