Kelli Pinion , LCMHC

Kelli Pinion is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and burnout. She also supports those dealing with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, as well as life changes that feel hard to navigate.

Kelli uses straightforward, practical techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and try new ways of coping. Sessions include goal-focused work and moments that build self-compassion. She draws on mindfulness and acceptance skills to reduce overwhelm and increase flexibility.

Her background includes six years of clinical experience in North Carolina as a licensed clinician. That experience informs how she balances skills practice with listening and reflection. She pays attention to cultural context and life stories when planning care.

Kelli brings a faith-informed perspective for clients who want their values and beliefs included in the work. She offers coaching-style conversations when helpful to move toward specific life or career goals. Motivational interviewing methods help people clarify what matters most and take manageable steps.

Clients can expect an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and test new behaviors. Kelli supports exploration around attachment, adoption and foster care matters, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship communication. She aims to help people build clearer priorities and more steady daily routines.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-guided action so someone can move toward what matters even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client directs the pace and topics while the therapist offers empathy and reflection.

Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan over time. Many people use a mix of acceptance work, practical CBT skills, and values-based coaching depending on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter appointment is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing reflection between sessions and quick check-ins during a workday or when writing helps process feelings.