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Practical, skill-focused therapy for trauma and stress

Kelly Muratorri, LPC, LMHC

7 years in practice · based in Iowa · sessions in English · 4 methods listed · online only

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About Kelly

Kelly Muratorri uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and anger. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and brings seven years of clinical work to sessions. Her style is straightforward and compassionate.

Kelly helps people break down problems into manageable steps. She guides clients through thinking patterns, emotional responses, and coping skills. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings so progress feels tangible.

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Background and approach

Her background includes experience with veterans, first responders, and people on the autism spectrum. She also supports those managing chronic pain, grief, relationship strain, and the long-term effects of trauma. Parenting stress and compassion fatigue are other areas she addresses.

Kelly blends therapies that aim to change unhelpful thoughts, improve emotional connection, and process traumatic memories. She works with people to choose tools that match their needs and goals. The result is a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all agenda.

Clients can expect clear goals, practical homework, and an emphasis on building resilience. Kelly practices in Iowa and holds licensure in Texas as well. She offers sessions in English and is open to working with international clients.

People who want a direct, skill-focused approach often find this helpful. Kelly aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward more manageable days.

Online approaches for trauma and emotion work

Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to help people address distressing thoughts and traumatic memories. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning new behaviors and coping skills to reduce anxiety and depression. EMDR uses structured processing to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotional responses attached to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time based on progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more interactive exercises, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for quick check-ins, shorter sessions, or for people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep continuity of care across locations.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kelly address?

Kelly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment, autism spectrum concerns, chronic illness and pain, first responder and veteran issues, and post-traumatic stress.

What is Kelly's therapeutic style?

Her approach combines practical, evidence-based methods that focus on skills and emotional processing. Sessions typically include goal setting, skill practice, and tailored strategies to address specific concerns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kelly has seven years of experience working with people facing trauma, stress, and related challenges. That experience includes work with veterans, first responders, and individuals on the autism spectrum.

What credentials and locations are relevant?

Kelly holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. She practices in Iowa and also holds licensure in Texas.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is available to work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Kelly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.