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Online therapist

Kelly Lenzi

Compassionate counselor focused on practical parenting support

Credentials
LPC
Experience
28 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kelly

Kelly Lenzi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She brings 28 years of experience in behavioral health to sessions and focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family issues, trauma and ADHD. Kelly aims to meet clients where they are and work together toward clearer, manageable goals.

Her approach centers on listening closely and helping people find tools that fit their daily life.

Background and approach

She uses client-centered conversations to understand each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques are used as needed to teach coping skills and problem-solving strategies. Kelly has a long history providing behavior consultation and parenting education.

That background informs sessions that often include concrete behavior-management ideas and clear guidance for handling parenting challenges. She emphasizes using strengths already present in the family or individual. Sessions tend to focus on short-term skills as well as longer-term change, depending on what a person wants.

Kelly works collaboratively to build a plan tailored to each client’s goals. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people feel more confident and capable. She maintains ongoing professional education to stay current with treatment methods and ethical standards.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted online through a variety of formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Kelly often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify goals. This approach helps people feel heard and guides the conversation toward what matters most to them.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that links thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood problems, and recurring unhelpful patterns so clients can try new responses in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to check in between meetings when brief support or problem-solving is needed. Online formats also let people use the same therapeutic tools from home, helping skills transfer into daily routines.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kelly focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, trauma and ADHD, plus a range of related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative. She mixes talking, skill-building, and practical behavior strategies to address immediate problems.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 28 years of experience in the behavioral health field, including work as a therapist and behavior consultant.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC004089.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
28 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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