Leah Kelley MA LCMHC

My Hope is to offer clients a comfortable, confidential space to be heard with compassion and empathy. My belief is that therapy is only effective if the client is willing to put forth the effort to make changes. I provide clients with tools to help them take steps towards change. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders often stem from life stressors, past trauma, and a lack of balance in life. I am passionate about working with individuals to find hope and healing for the wounds of the heart. Whether you’re simply struggling to balance life challenges or suffering from deep rooted trauma, I will offer a compassionate place to begin healing. I am Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have worked using evidence- based techniques in therapy. I work from a person centered, integrative approach using various techniques and theories in therapy. These include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma focused, Reality Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Adlerian Therapy, Schema therapy and various aspects of Dialectal behavioral therapy. I work with clients to help them learn how to change faulty perspectives and negative thoughts that often contribute to depression and anxiety. I also work with clients to help them process through and validate emotions and feelings related to life stressors and past trauma. I am a Christian myself, first and foremost. I come from a strong Biblical foundation through reading God’s word and sharing this with others. With God’s help and the leading of the Holy Spirit, I will use scripture to inform therapy. I also use wisdom from Christian resources to assist clients in therapy. If clients are unsure of their Spiritual beliefs or prefer for this to not be a part of their therapy, sessions are tailored to meet the needs of the individual client. I am working in conjunction with Hope for Christ. This is a grant funded program through a number of churches throughout McDowell County, NC that provides funding for Christian Counseling. For clients without insurance or who need assistance, there is a sliding fee scale available.