Therapist profile
Kelly Stone, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - relationships and emotional health
Continue with KellyWhere Kelly stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, North Carolina / C011862
- NPI
- 1063021475
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kelly
Kelly Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and struggles tied to addiction or family life.
She works in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. Kelly treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on the strengths they already have.
Her methods include talking through emotions and patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing ways to stay present. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s concerns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to test unhelpful thoughts and habits, and Mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity.
Kelly often supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, body image, and caregiving stress. She also addresses topics such as grief, anger, career questions, and issues around kink and alternative sex cultures. Conversations can cover practical steps and the emotional work that underlies them.
Her style is pragmatic and respectful. She will help set clear goals and check progress along the way. If someone is unsure which approach fits, Kelly works with them to decide how to proceed and what to try next.
How sessions work
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps them name goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and reactive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which to try based on needs and goals. That joint decision can change over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, using audio rather than video when bandwidth is low, or choosing a time that avoids long commutes. Therapists and licensed professionals will outline practical details such as session length, scheduling, and any technical needs when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. Kelly lists codependency, attachment, and communication problems among her focus areas and helps people address those patterns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style and combines practical tools with emotional work to address the issues you bring.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has eight years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Can non-US or international clients work with her?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.