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Online therapist

Kelly Conlon

Compassionate counseling for families and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kelly

Kelly Conlon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside many other relationship and life challenges. She uses a warm, nonjudgmental approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating and body image issues, and grief. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with a touch of humor to make hard conversations easier.

Kelly earned a bachelor’s in Childhood and Family Development from the University of Georgia and a master’s in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Background and approach

She has eight years of experience working across settings such as mental health hospitals, residential and outpatient eating disorder centers, substance abuse programs, and independent practice. In sessions she centers the person’s real-life goals. She listens first, then suggests practical strategies from different methods like cognitive behavioral work or skills-based approaches.

She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to help improve how people relate to those closest to them. Parents and partners often come for help with communication, boundaries, and coping with life transitions. Kelly tailors each plan to the individual or family, mixing psychotherapy tools that match their needs and personality.

She aims to help people feel more capable and confident in daily life. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, hiking, travel, reading, and time with family and pets. These interests inform a down-to-earth, collaborative style in therapy.

Online approaches that connect with family life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice hard thoughts without being ruled by them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, low motivation, and values-based family decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and many daily stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, and it can help couples and family members improve trust and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Kelly will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods that fit the family or individual and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy makes attending sessions easier for busy families. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer extra flexibility for short check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options make it simpler to maintain regular contact and keep work focused on practical change and better communication.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?
Kelly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating and body image concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and several other life stressors.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and nonjudgmental. She listens first and then offers practical steps, sometimes using humor to ease difficult conversations.
What background and experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience and has worked in mental health hospitals, eating disorder centers, substance abuse programs, and independent practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. License details: GA LPC LPC011564. She practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin working with her and what about cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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