- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Self esteem work
About Kelly
Kelly L Mattis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and an LPC-MH in North Dakota with 28 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
Kelly uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people who feel stuck by past family patterns or current life pressures. Sessions focus on understanding how early roles and expectations still influence choices now. She talks through patterns in relationships, communication problems, and how reactions to stress developed over time.
In therapy she will work on practical skills for managing panic, mood shifts, and anxiety. Conversations may include building clearer boundaries, improving communication, and coping strategies for chronic pain or caregiver strain. The emphasis is on small changes that ease daily functioning.
Her background spans nearly three decades of clinical work in North Dakota. That experience informs a calm, methodical approach to common problems like isolation, money stress, and life purpose questions. Kelly draws on clinical knowledge to help clients weigh options and practice new behaviors between sessions.
Clients who want help understanding their family of origin patterns and how those patterns affect adult life may find this a useful place to begin. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Kelly often draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day patterns and symptoms. Cognitive-focused methods help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, practical steps and experiments that change daily routines and reduce panic or avoidance.She also uses skills-based approaches for relationship and communication problems, teaching concrete ways to express needs and set boundaries. These methods suit concerns like family of origin patterns, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns by turning insights into practiced actions.
Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which techniques match a person’s goals and preferences. This collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Ask about format details when you schedule so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills. Sessions emphasize understanding patterns and practicing new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience in counseling and mental health care. That experience is applied to common life stressors and relationship dynamics.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC-MH credentials and practices in North Dakota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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