Kelly L Mattis , LPCC, LPC-MH

Kelly L Mattis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. She is Kelly L Mattis, a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor (LPCC) and licensed professional counselor with mental health designation (LPC-MH) practicing in North Dakota. She speaks English and draws on 28 years of experience to help adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

Kelly focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions often center on improving communication, building self-esteem, and addressing the impact of past hurt or trauma. She helps clients break down problems into manageable pieces and practice skills between sessions.

Her style is steady and adaptable. Kelly pays attention to each person’s history and current life demands, such as caregiving or chronic health challenges, and adjusts the pace and focus accordingly. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk honestly and try new ways of coping.

Clients may bring issues like panic attacks, mood problems, loneliness, or money-related stress. Kelly also supports those working through abandonment, family of origin wounds, or recovery from domestic violence. She emphasizes clear goals and small, concrete steps toward feeling better.

Practical matters such as session format and scheduling are discussed up front. Kelly uses a collaborative approach to set priorities and track progress as people work toward greater stability and purpose.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and recovery. One approach she uses emphasizes restoring daily routines, building coping skills, and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression through structured, step-by-step work that people can practice between sessions. Another approach focuses on processing past hurt and trauma at a pace the client can tolerate, helping reduce the hold that painful memories have on current relationships and mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will talk with a client about their goals, life demands, and personal preferences, then try methods that fit best. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as new challenges arise so the work remains practical and goal-focused.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited mobility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can provide shorter check-ins, help practice skills between appointments, and fit into breaks during the day. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.