- Strengths focused
- Warm and relaxed
- 27 years experience
About Kelly
Kelly Gesker is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and relationship strain. She also supports those dealing with trauma, depression, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Kelly lives in Montana and brings a calm, approachable manner to sessions.
Her style is relaxed and often warm, with a sense of humor that can ease tense moments. Kelly focuses on finding and building personal strengths so clients can get past whatever is blocking them. She makes space for honest conversation and aims to create an atmosphere without judgment.
Kelly has worked in counseling for 27 years and has helped individuals and families through many life changes. Over that time she has learned practical ways to help people break complicated problems into smaller steps. She responds to messages several times a day, Monday through Saturday, and asks for patience when replies take a bit longer.
In sessions she listens first, then helps set straightforward goals. Kelly uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide conversations and choices. She explains how the online process works and offers information before beginning work together.
If someone is feeling overwhelmed, Kelly often starts by helping them sort immediate concerns and identify small, manageable changes. Her aim is to help people regain energy and clearer thinking so they can move forward. She welcomes questions about the process and encourages people to reach out when they are ready.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. It looks at patterns from close relationships and helps people build more secure ways of connecting and coping, which can ease family and parenting stresses.Solution-Focused Therapy aims for small, practical changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, what is already working, and steps the client can try between meetings to make situations better quickly.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Together you will check progress and adjust the plan as needed.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio-only for lower bandwidth or a simpler setup. Discussing practical scheduling needs will help shape how sessions are arranged to fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Montana, California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is laid back and supportive, often using warmth and a light sense of humor. She focuses on strengths and practical steps to help clients move forward.
What is her professional background?
Kelly has 27 years of counseling experience working with individuals and families, and she lives and practices from Montana.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify particular session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost 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 the therapist's availability.