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Kevin Kelsey

Kevin Kelsey, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for stress and self-esteem

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26 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Skill-focused
  • Goal oriented
  • English only

About Kevin

Kevin Kelsey is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He works with clients who are coping with life changes, managing attention and focus challenges, or looking to build confidence and motivation. Kevin aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can speak openly about what’s on their mind.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life. He uses techniques that help people notice patterns, build skills, and try small changes that add up. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and to practice new ways of responding between meetings.

Kevin’s background includes work across a range of concerns such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and body image. He also supports people dealing with fertility concerns, hospice and end-of-life questions, and the strains of isolation and loneliness.

He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor each plan to the person in front of him. Conversations often blend skill-building, goal-setting, and honest reflection about obstacles and strengths.

Kevin is licensed in California and Illinois as an LCSW. Sessions are offered in English. He invites people who want clearer priorities, steadier mood, or stronger self-esteem to consider taking the first step toward change.

How Kevin’s Approaches Work Online

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions and reducing reactivity. It offers tools for managing stress, improving emotional regulation, and coping when anxiety or low self-esteem become overwhelming.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding personal reasons to make changes. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help people build motivation for goals like improving confidence, quitting unhelpful habits, or tackling life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what’s working now and how to do more of it. Sessions tend to identify small, concrete steps that move a person toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest techniques that fit. He checks in often so the plan can be adjusted if something isn’t helping.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while working toward steadier mood and stronger self-esteem.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

California, Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kevin help with?

Kevin works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD-related focus issues, and life transitions. He also addresses topics like body image, isolation, grief, and fertility-related stress.

What is his therapeutic style?

He practices in a practical, skills-oriented way that emphasizes small steps and clear goals. Sessions mix skill-building, motivational conversations, and solution-focused planning.

How much experience does he have?

Kevin has 26 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

Kevin holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois and California. His practice is based in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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