- 22 years experience
- Strengths focused
- Practical strategies
About Kelli
Kelli Dumas, LCSW, offers a straightforward, empathetic approach for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, and life transitions. She writes plainly and meets people where they are, acknowledging that taking the first step toward change takes courage. Her work emphasizes the client’s own strengths and life story as the foundation for change.
With 22 years of experience, Kelli has worked alongside people from many backgrounds, including first responders, military, and medical professionals. She has supported people dealing with PTSD, OCD, ADHD, grief, and substance use concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than clinical jargon.
Kelli views the person in the context of their life story and current challenges. She prioritizes collaboration and respects that each person knows their story best. Together, she and the client identify realistic goals and strategies to move forward.
Her style is supportive and direct. She helps people identify strengths, practice new ways of coping, and address patterns that get in the way of feeling better. Small changes and steady progress are emphasized over quick fixes.
Kelli is licensed as a LCSW in Arizona and New Jersey and practices from Florida. She offers services in English and works with people across different states and countries. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her work. One common approach involves focusing on coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage symptoms like sleep disruption or overwhelm. This helps people build practical habits that improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care that emphasizes safety, pacing, and working through traumatic memories in manageable steps to reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in everyday life. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
If you are considering online work, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Licensed professionals can guide which methods and pacing will work best for your situation based on what you want to achieve.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Maine, Kentucky, New Jersey, Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelli help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She focuses on practical steps and uses plain language to help people make steady changes.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience working with diverse clients, including first responders, military, and medical professionals.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licenses in Arizona and New Jersey, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not detailed in the biography; please confirm current options with the provider before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.