Kelsey Haymond , LCSW

Kelsey Haymond is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping people through stressful life moments. She focuses on building a genuine, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can talk openly and set clear goals. Kelsey aims to combine practical skills with moments of hope and sometimes a little humor to make progress feel manageable.

Her sessions are client-centered and goal-focused. Early on she and the client decide what to work on and why. Homework or small tasks between sessions are often part of the plan to reinforce new skills in daily life.

Kelsey has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, obsessive thoughts, panic, phobias, and relationship or family problems. She also addresses postpartum depression, grief, self-harm, and concerns about body image and self-esteem. Women’s issues and challenges common to young adults are among her focus areas.

She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness methods, and solution-focused techniques. Kelsey adapts tools to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions include skill teaching, practical problem solving, and emotional processing.

Outside of work she enjoys time with her husband and baby girl and stays active through biking, yoga, and sports. Kelsey works from Utah and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. It uses concrete exercises and short practice tasks that work well in remote sessions.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skill sets can be practiced in between meetings and reviewed during video or text check-ins.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs, then adapt techniques from these methods to fit the situation. This helps tailor a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and teaching skills with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, and follow-up between longer appointments, offering flexibility for busy schedules.