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Kelley Sullivan

Kelley Sullivan, LCSW

Therapist in Colorado

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

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  • 19 years experience
  • LCSW credential
  • English and Spanish

About Kelley

Kelley Sullivan is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience. She practices in Colorado and brings steady, practical help for people facing difficult emotional times. Kelley focuses on clear, compassionate support rather than jargon or quick fixes.

She works with adults on problems like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related struggles. She also addresses stress, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, and issues around self-esteem and career. Jealousy is one of the relationship concerns she helps people untangle.

Kelley uses a personalized mix of approaches in sessions. She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses acceptance and commitment techniques to help people make values-based choices. Attachment-based ideas guide work on close relationships and trust.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Kelley aims to help people build skills they can use between appointments. She also focuses on listening carefully to each person's background, culture, and goals so the plan fits their life.

She offers therapy in English and Spanish and is open to working with people outside the U.S. through online formats. Kelley holds LCSW credentials and uses those clinical skills to support adults through transitions, recovery, and rebuilding connection.

How Kelley blends therapy approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that fuel distress and testing new behaviors to change outcomes. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect trust and closeness today, helping people improve communication and rebuild connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelley will talk with each person about their goals and try different techniques to find what fits. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the plan is shaped by the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas, Washington, Oregon, Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelley commonly address?

She helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, and also works with stress, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, and self-esteem and career worries.

How would you describe Kelley's therapeutic style?

Kelley keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on listening first and then teaching skills people can try between appointments.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 19 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

Kelley holds LCSW credentials and practices from Colorado while maintaining licensure in other states.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she is able to work with international clients.

What should I confirm before booking?

Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kelley?

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

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