Kelly Gesker is a licensed counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem struggles, grief, and relationship difficulties. She also supports those facing parenting strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Kelly offers a calm and approachable presence during hard moments and aims to help people find practical ways forward.
Kelly keeps a laid-back counseling style and often brings warmth and a sense of humor into sessions. She focuses on identifying strengths and using them to overcome obstacles. Conversations are meant to be honest and nonjudgmental so people can talk about what matters most to them.
With 27 years of experience, Kelly has worked with a wide range of challenges. Her background includes work with individuals and families across many life stages, and she draws on that history to guide each conversation. She checks messages regularly Monday through Saturday and responds as promptly as she can.
Kelly uses approaches grounded in attachment-based ideas and solution-focused strategies to help clients make changes. She will listen first, then collaborate on small, achievable steps that build toward longer-term goals. Her aim is to help people regain energy, clarity, and a clearer sense of direction.
If someone chooses to reach out, they will receive additional information about the online counseling process and next steps. Kelly welcomes questions and prefers to explain how sessions work before starting together.
How attachment and solution-focused work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice how they relate to others and try new ways of connecting. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes and builds on what already works for a person; it often focuses on clear goals and simple steps to move forward.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Kelly will listen to a person’s concerns and goals, then collaborate on which ideas to try. This is a team effort where the therapist and client adjust the focus as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats are available before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from different locations. Many people find that meeting remotely supports consistent scheduling and keeps momentum between sessions. Licensed professionals can also adapt attachment-based and solution-focused techniques to online conversations to help clients build new habits and practical skills.
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Montana, California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach?
Kelly uses a laid-back, supportive style that highlights a person’s strengths and focuses on practical, achievable steps. She draws on attachment-based and solution-focused ideas to guide sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Kelly has 27 years of experience working with individuals and families and brings that depth of practice to current work with a calm, compassionate approach.
Which credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in Montana.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions may be arranged across borders; confirm details during intake.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How are fees and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.