- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kelly
Kelly Gulat is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and family matters. She also supports people facing questions about identity, relationships, intimacy, parenting, career changes, and chronic health challenges.
Kelly sees therapy as a practical conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how past family patterns may still affect daily life. She uses direct listening, reflective questions, and goal-oriented work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and existential ideas also appear when they fit a person's questions about meaning, values, or life transitions. Sessions often include concrete tools for coping with anxiety, managing mood, and improving communication.
Kelly pays particular attention to issues that come from family of origin and attachment concerns. She helps people sort through expectations learned in childhood, work on boundaries, and address patterns like codependency or avoidance. She also supports those dealing with blended family issues, divorce, or caregiving stress.
Practical matters are part of the work. She helps people build skills for sleep, anger management, and day-to-day functioning while also addressing deeper questions about identity and purpose. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify goals and plan next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Kelly integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches concrete strategies for change. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also used for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when intense feelings or relationship patterns are a concern.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the person make steady, manageable changes.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue work while managing appointments, caregiving, or health challenges. Therapists and licensed professionals will discuss practical arrangements and help plan sessions that align with a client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and family matters among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical strategies from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and existential ideas when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 11 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over two decades working in the mental health field.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential in Virginia and practices with that licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions arranged and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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