Therapist profile
Lauren Kelly, LMFT
Georgia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Alaska / MFTM271; LMFT, Georgia / MFT001099
- NPI1245480326
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Lauren
Lauren Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of clinical experience based in Georgia. She works with adults on a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar concerns, and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on real problems and concrete steps. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and center the person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Lauren also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns in the moment. Solution-focused strategies and motivational interviewing support short-term goals and movement toward change. These methods are mixed so therapy can match what a person needs that week.
She describes herself as honest and direct, and she brings a perspective shaped by decades of work with individuals and relationships. Lauren has experience helping people recover from trauma, manage grief, and work toward better balance in life. Her family therapy background informs how she thinks about relationship dynamics even when working with an individual.
Practicalities she notes include working weekdays and occasional schedule differences due to travel. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Lauren blends client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that work well over distance. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's goals, and adjusts pace based on what the person brings. That approach helps with relationship and life-balance concerns and keeps sessions focused on what matters now.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood, and to try experiments that change those patterns. CBT is action-oriented and often includes simple between-session exercises that fit well with online check-ins.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That means a few sessions may be spent testing methods and deciding which ones to continue.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the therapist's biography notes several possibilities but formats can change. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum and apply strategies to everyday situations.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, anger, parenting and several other life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, direct style that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of experience as a clinician and as a family therapist.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Alaska (AK LMFT) and Georgia (GA LMFT), practicing from Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography lists multiple formats but session options can change.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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