Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Kelly works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kelly
Kelly Vogelgesang is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 23 years of experience. She practices in Minnesota and focuses on everyday challenges like stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. Kelly aims to support people who want clearer coping skills and more confidence.
She spent 15 years working in school settings and brings that practical experience into therapy. Sessions often focus on concrete strategies to manage strong emotions and rebuild confidence.
Background and approach
Kelly encourages clients to use their own strengths as part of problem solving. Her approach centers on listening first and then trying out techniques that fit each person's life. She helps people notice patterns in how they react, practice new responses, and develop steady habits that reduce overwhelm.
The work tends to be collaborative and paced to the person's needs. Kelly also addresses trauma and attachment concerns, helping people process past hurts and build safer ways of relating. She offers guidance on self-love and on moving through major life changes with more resilience.
Progress is practical and goal oriented, with attention to small daily shifts. People who connect with her can expect straightforward conversation and specific tools to practice between sessions. The focus is on usable skills that make life calmer and more manageable over time.
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.
Practical approaches for online anger and stress work
Kelly works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable skills. One approach teaches ways to notice early signs of anger or anxiety and use short, practical exercises to reduce intensity. This helps when strong emotions come up at work, school, or home.Another method centers on processing past hurts and building healthier ways of relating. It looks at how early attachments shape current reactions and offers steps to shift patterns that keep people stuck. This work can reduce reactivity and improve self-regard over time.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to match techniques to their goals and daily life. This collaborative process means methods are tried, adjusted, or combined until they fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people work face-to-face from wherever they are. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera helps focus. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing support, and written reminders of strategies to practice between sessions.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Kelly listens first, then introduces straightforward techniques to manage emotions and build skills.
How long has she worked in this field?
Kelly brings 23 years of professional experience, including 15 years in school settings that shaped her practical approach.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kelly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.