Therapist profile
Kelly Stone, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anger and Relationship Concerns
Continue with KellyKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C011862
- NPI1063021475
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Emotion-focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, depression, anger, and other life challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to feel steadier day to day.
Her approach centers on collaboration. Kelly uses client-centered methods to listen and validate what matters to each person. She combines that with cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. Emotionally-focused ideas help people name and make sense of strong feelings.
Kelly also brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing into sessions when they fit a client's goals. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple skills to regulate emotion and reduce reactivity. Motivational techniques are used to clarify values and support change without pressure.
She has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and issues around identity including LGBT topics. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, communication problems, and impulses such as compulsive behavior or substance use.
Kelly emphasizes small, doable steps over big declarations. Conversations tend to be straightforward and aimed at improving daily functioning. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can talk about immediate priorities and practical next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly uses client-centered therapy to ground sessions in what matters to the person. That means the conversation starts with the client's priorities and the therapist listens closely to build practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep anger cycling and to practice new responses that reduce reactivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track emotional patterns that underlie arguments or withdrawal and supports building clearer emotional communication.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Kelly will work together with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That collaboration can include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online options can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work without commuting. These practical benefits aim to make regular therapy more manageable while focusing on skills to reduce anger and improve communication.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does she address
She supports adults struggling with irritability, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, resentment buildup, and problems responding to others' anger.
What is her therapeutic style
She works collaboratively using a client-centered stance. Sessions focus on practical strategies and noticing patterns that increase reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have
Kelly has eight years of professional experience working with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction alongside anger and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.