About Kelly
Kelly Franklin greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or challenges at home. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with ten years of experience. Kelly focuses on practical support so people can feel more confident and cope better day to day.
She helps with parenting strain, family conflict, worry, low self-esteem, and difficulty staying motivated. ADHD-related struggles, impulsivity, and communication problems are also areas she addresses.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-minded while still honoring each person's feelings. Kelly creates a calm space for talking through what matters most. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people try small changes that add up.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her work also includes supporting people through big life transitions like midlife shifts, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and workplace stress. Panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety are other issues she has addressed in practice.
People who choose Kelly can expect practical strategies and a steady, nonjudgmental presence. She encourages small steps and regular check-ins so progress is visible. If you want a therapist who focuses on clear goals and everyday tools, she may be a good fit.
Approaches and how online therapy helps
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach addresses anxiety and panic by teaching breathing and grounding exercises, paired with steps to notice and change anxious thinking. This helps people reduce panic symptoms and feel more in control.Another strand of her work targets family and parenting concerns through clearer communication practice and problem-solving. Sessions include straightforward role-play and step-by-step plans to improve interactions and reduce household tension. For self-esteem and life-purpose work, she helps people set small achievable goals and track progress so confidence grows over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will discuss goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients collaborate on what to focus on and how to measure progress so the plan fits their needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and deeper work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text work well for quick check-ins or short reflections between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity even when schedules change.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Missouri
- Languages
- English