Therapist profile
Leah Kelley, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 12072
- NPI1205294717
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma informed care
- Parenting support
About Leah
Leah Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting pressures, trauma and abuse, and related mood or communication problems.
Leah uses practical, talk-based sessions that aim to identify patterns that keep problems going. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and she introduces strategies to respond differently in the moment. Conversations are interactive and direct, with an eye toward changing how day-to-day situations play out.
Her background includes work with people affected by trauma and emotional abuse, and with those juggling caregiver responsibilities or ministry-related stress. Leah has supported clients dealing with career strain, parenting challenges, and persistent irritability or resentment that affects relationships.
In practice she draws on several evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and behavior. Leah combines skills work with attention to past patterns that influence current reactions. She and the client develop a plan that focuses on practical steps and measurable progress.
Leah asks people to take an active role in sessions. That may mean trying new ways to respond between meetings or practicing different communication moves during a session. The aim is clearer thinking and fewer reactive moments over time.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Leah commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. Those techniques break problems into small, manageable steps and teach alternative responses for stressful moments.She also uses trauma-focused approaches to address how past abuse or repeated stress shapes current reactions. These methods help reduce intense emotional responses and improve daily functioning after difficult events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, history, and what feels workable. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and needs change.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping appointments without long travel. Because the original bio does not specify session formats, confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, handle follow-ups between full sessions, or reduce time away from work or family while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper issues does she help with?
She works with anger that shows up as snapping at loved ones, building resentment, or difficulty controlling reactions at work. Other related concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are described as interactive and direct. She challenges unhelpful thoughts and uses practical exercises to change how people respond in daily situations.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in practice settings with people facing mood, trauma, and caregiving stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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