- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Kevin
Kevin Kelsey is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and California with 26 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are carrying guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than labels or long theory talks.
He uses a straightforward style that emphasizes collaboration. He listens to what feels most pressing and helps break problems into manageable pieces. That can look like setting small goals, practicing skills for intense moments, or revisiting old beliefs that keep someone stuck.
Kevin draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that match each person’s needs. He will teach emotion-regulation skills, use questions to uncover motivation, and help clients build on what already works for them. These methods are used to address things like shame tied to relationships, choices, or identity.
He has worked across many settings over his career and brings that range to everyday clinical work. His approach centers on clear feedback, direct skills practice, and checking in about progress. People can expect short-term goal-setting alongside deeper conversations when needed.
Kevin conducts sessions in English and is based in California. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the service’s online process.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Dialetical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on teaching specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when shame or guilt leads to overwhelming feelings or impulsive reactions.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen commitment. It is often useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking steps forward.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying existing strengths and small, practical steps that build momentum. It is goal-oriented and helps people notice what already works in their life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s goals, situation, and preferences. That may mean mixing skill practice, motivational conversations, and short-term goal setting rather than following a single method.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often make regular attendance more manageable while preserving the same therapeutic focus.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses practical conversations and skills practice to understand how guilt or shame shows up and to create small, manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
Kevin has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with mood, attention, and life-transition concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and California and practices from California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.