Kelly Kochell, LCSW, LMFT
Experienced clinician focused on practical change
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Kelly works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LMFT
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kelly
Kelly Kochell is a licensed clinician in Indiana with 40 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and issues related to sexual identity. He encourages people to name what’s hard and to build on the strengths they already have.
He treats panic attacks and post-traumatic stress as part of his practice and supports people coping with life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aim to make problems easier to manage day to day. Kelly believes the client is the expert on their own life. He listens for what matters most and helps turn that into concrete plans.
That might mean learning breathing or grounding techniques, practicing different responses to anger, or testing small behavior changes. Over four decades of work have given him a range of experience with common and complex concerns. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who reach out usually begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. He offers sessions in several online formats to fit different schedules and communication styles.
Kelly aims to make starting therapy a clear, manageable step.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kelly's practice.
Approaches that inform online sessions
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One approach emphasizes learning breathing and grounding exercises to reduce panic and overwhelming anxiety; these are short tools to use when a panic attack or intense stress arises. Another approach centers on emotion regulation and behavior change to address anger and depressive patterns; sessions include trying new responses and tracking what helps.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what works. That collaborative conversation helps match techniques to the problem and to how a person prefers to communicate.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can pick what fits their routine. Video is useful for full conversations and demonstrations, phone can work with lower bandwidth, chat is handy for shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people send notes or practice ideas between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What concerns does Kelly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and issues related to sexual identity. He also focuses on panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He listens, highlights strengths, and helps people try small changes that fit their life.
What is his professional background?
He brings 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That experience shapes a pragmatic approach to common problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.