Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
How Kelsey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kelsey
Kelsey Kirkwood is a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses a warm, client-centered approach. She aims to make early steps into therapy feel manageable. Kelsey focuses on helping people navigate anger, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship strain.
Her sessions prioritize listening first. She creates space for people to say what they need to say without judgment. That makes it easier to find practical next steps together.
Kelsey blends skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused work.
Background and approach
She teaches concrete tools for emotion regulation, communication, and reducing harmful patterns. Sessions often include short skill practice and goal-setting between meetings. She has five years of professional experience working in Minnesota.
That experience includes supporting people dealing with grief, career stress, ADHD, and issues related to identity and discrimination. Kelsey also addresses concerns like intimacy, parenting stress, and workplace challenges. People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer plans to manage strong emotions.
Kelsey helps break down overwhelming problems into small steps. She emphasizes realistic goals and habit changes that fit daily life. To begin, she encourages a simple first step: complete a brief match questionnaire and schedule a session.
Kelsey works in English and offers a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on what will make life feel easier day to day.
What Kelsey works with
Everything Kelsey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kelsey's practice.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelsey lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Combining practical therapies for online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. It helps build trust and lets the client guide which issues to address first. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through steady practice and short tools. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, which is useful for addiction, habit shifts, and when motivation feels low. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kelsey will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they set short-term targets and adjust strategies as progress is made. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share progress, or get brief support when something comes up during the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using the same therapeutic approaches and skill practice as in-person work.Questions people ask about Kelsey
What kinds of concerns does Kelsey help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to build coping tools and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
Kelsey has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Minnesota.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Minnesota LPCC credential and practices with clients in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does pricing work and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.