Kelly Gould, LMHC, LCMHC

Kelly Gould helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. She is a licensed mental health counselor with 26 years of experience and works with adults seeking clearer direction and greater emotional balance.

Kelly listens first and adapts her approach to each person. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. She focuses on what is getting in the way now and how to build small, workable changes that add up over time.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person's values and priorities. Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are brought in when people need tools for regulating emotion and coping with strong feelings.

Kelly has supported people through career shifts, periods of isolation, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose. She pays attention to motivation and the hard, real-world barriers that make change difficult. Her style is respectful, direct, and encouraging.

People who prefer a mix of practical skill-building and empathetic listening often find this approach useful. Sessions aim to leave people with clear next steps and ways to practice between meetings. Kelly works from North Carolina and offers a range of online formats to fit different schedules.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. She also draws on client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on each person's values and goals, creating space for honest listening and practical planning. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are introduced when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan if something is not working. That means techniques can be combined and adapted based on needs, preferences, and how someone responds in sessions.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow real-time conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets or skill practice. Phone sessions can work when internet bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, squeezing in quick supports, or reinforcing skills between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.