Therapist profile
Kelly Clyde, LMHC
Mental health counselor - Family and parenting focus
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About Kelly
Kelly Clyde is a New York LMHC with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, and addiction-related issues. Kelly also lists work around intimacy, sleeping problems, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to focus on patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect to talk through current struggles, try small behavior changes, and practice skills between meetings.
Kelly pays attention to relational patterns like abandonment and attachment difficulties. She also addresses communication problems, commitment worries, and control issues that show up in close relationships. Other common topics she helps people with include body image, caregiver stress, fertility concerns, and substance-related problems.
Therapy with her often includes short, practical exercises and straightforward feedback. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer steps. Motivational strategies are used when someone wants to change habits or substance use.
People who are juggling parenting demands or career stress will find a focus on workable strategies. Kelly emphasizes small, doable changes you can practice between sessions. The goal is clearer decision making and better daily routines rather than abstract talk.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift to clearer actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and career-related stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for learning concrete coping skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. DBT skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or patterns repeat in relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying tools in session and adjusting what is taught based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm what session types are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use brief skill-focused sessions or longer weekly appointments depending on what a person needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
Which everyday problems does she work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and addiction-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on skills practice, behavior changes, and clear steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience providing therapy and counseling services.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a New York LMHC and practices in New York.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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