Kellie Kiernan , LPCC

Kellie Kiernan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a registered art therapist (AT-R) practicing in Ohio with 15 years of experience working with adults age 18 and older. She offers appointment-based chat messaging sessions and does not provide video or phone call sessions. Because her license is held in Ohio, she only treats residents who are physically located in the state during each appointment.

Kellie focuses on anxiety, stress management, emotion regulation, anger management, trauma, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and confidence, assertive communication, boundary development, and social anxiety. She does not provide treatment for severe treatment-resistant depression or anxiety, bipolar disorders, substance use disorders, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, psychosis, sexual disorders, gender dysphoria, certain personality disorders such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, or several other specified conditions. She also does not provide marriage or couples counseling, family therapy, or parenting services and will refer individuals to providers whose expertise matches those needs.

Initial contact begins with a consultation to assess the concerns that bring someone to therapy and to determine whether her expertise is a good fit. Her practice hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, and messages sent outside a scheduled appointment are typically answered within 24 to 48 hours. If a client is more than seven minutes late to a session, the appointment is canceled and can be rescheduled. Kellie maintains an eclectic clinical orientation that includes cognitive behavioral approaches, emotionally focused work, existential perspectives, Jungian and Adlerian ideas, Gestalt and psychodynamic elements, integrative and holistic strategies, solution-focused techniques, and art therapy informed by her master-level training in art therapy and counseling. She aims to create an open environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored objectively as part of the work toward change and greater life satisfaction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that support a meaningful life. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance is limiting daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills; it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills, and can be helpful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kellie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as therapy progresses. Clients and therapist make decisions together about what feels most useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility. Using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allows people to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care from home. These options make it possible to engage in regular therapeutic work in ways that match individual comfort and lifestyle while still receiving guidance from licensed professionals and therapists.