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Jessica Kelley, LMFT
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
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About me
My name is Jessica Kelley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Alabama. I started working in psychiatric hospital settings at age 18 and have loved helping people ever since! I graduated from California Baptist University in 2013. I have worked in several states as I transfer with my enlisted-military husband and our two children.
Most of my counseling experience has been in high-crisis settings with adolescents, young adults, and their families. I have worked with families and individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosis, abuse/neglect, parenting struggles, stress, and relationship conflicts.
I would describe my approach as supportive, empathetic, warm, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, Christian/Biblical counseling, and life coaching approaches in sessions but my personal style is very laid-back and genuine. I don’t throw fancy academic language around or spout off terminology that most people don’t use, but I will be real; a real person who really cares!
I won’t tell you what to do, but I will give you feedback, suggestions, and perspective to help you make the best decisions for you and your situation. I encourage my clients to be vocal about their needs and what they hope to get out of therapy.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
AL LMFT L496
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jessica Kelley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She really understands you. She is very intelligent and sympathetic. Even with us just texting I know she cares about my well being.
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jessica has helped me tremendously with my relationship issues. She's very personable and I've enjoyed working with her so much.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Jessica Kelley is absolutely amazing! She has taught so many useful tips and tools that I continue to use daily. I highly recommend Jessica Kelley if you get the chance to be with her!!
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I was hesitant to do a chat session, but decided to give it a try. I was very happily surprised and in some ways like this better than sitting and actually talking. Typing things makes be better articulate my thoughts and getting a typed response back gives me the opportunity to copy and save advice for later. Jessica seems to really understand the types of situations I'm dealing with and is quick to recommend positive resources, habits, or things to consider. I like that she is able to help me incorporate my faith journey during this major life transition. She does give homework assignments as we are going. I have really enjoyed these and they have always helped me in my self discovery and personal goals.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’m back again because she really helps me get through so many things I’m struggling woth!
Written on Jul 03, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really love having sessions with Jessica! She has taught me really helpful CBT tools that I use every day. She is a great listener and always has the best advice as well. I am really happy that I have been matched with her as a counselor!
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes