Kellie Kiernan, LPCC

Kellie Kiernan is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of experience. She offers focused, practical support for adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, and she welcomes people who want clear next steps.

Kellie provides messaging-only sessions by appointment and works with clients who are 18 and older and who reside in Ohio. The first session is an initial consultation to identify presenting concerns and decide if her way of working is a good match. She notes some conditions she does not treat and will recommend seeking other specialists when needed.

In sessions she uses a mix of cognitive and emotional approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and existential ideas. Kellie also brings art therapy training into her perspective, using creative methods when appropriate to help people name and process emotions.

She emphasizes developing emotion regulation, assertive communication, boundaries, and stress-management skills. Messages sent outside a scheduled appointment are typically answered within 24 to 48 hours. Her hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Kellie asks clients to be in a quiet, interruption-free space for sessions and notes that being more than seven minutes late will result in cancellation. She does not provide diagnostic paperwork, legal documents, or disability forms.

How Kellie’s Approaches Work in Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then take small steps toward values-based goals. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to change feelings. It is practical for anxiety, low mood, and problems with worry or avoidance.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. It can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make day-to-day life harder.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Adjustments are made based on how someone responds over time.

Practical benefits of online messaging sessions include easier scheduling around work and family demands, the ability to reflect in writing between messages, and access without a commute. Kellie provides chat messaging by appointment only, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit regular sessions into a busy life while still focusing on skill-building and emotional processing.