Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience helping people manage difficult emotions and life changes. He practices in Alabama and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and anger-related concerns. He aims to make the first conversations straightforward and focused on what matters now.
He approaches sessions in a calm, practical way. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals. John blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work to reduce unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.
Background and approach
He also uses mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas to help people stay present with hard feelings. Sessions include discussing recent struggles, learning small skills to reduce reactivity, and planning steps to practice between meetings. For people dealing with substance issues or strong stress, he brings practical problem-solving and motivational strategies to keep progress moving.
He can also address sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and career stress. John draws on two decades of practice to tailor each plan to the person in front of him. He prefers clear language and concrete exercises rather than jargon.
That means a typical session often ends with a short plan - a skill to try and one small behavioral step to take before the next visit. He accepts clients from the U.S. and international locations and offers several online formats. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the Start Therapy button.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-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.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward a meaningful life. It helps with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress by teaching ways to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can explore choices at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then recommend a mix of strategies. That collaborative process means plans change as needs evolve and new skills can be added over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for full sessions and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, questions between sessions, or ongoing support when a quick message fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, trauma, grief, and related issues like sleep problems and self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented style that combines listening with clear tasks and skills to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in clinical settings and counseling roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an Alabama LPC credential and provides services while based in Alabama.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.