- Collaborative approach
- Trauma focus
- LGBT inclusive
About Kelsey
Kelsey Hofer LPCC, LPC welcomes people who are looking for support during hard moments. She writes in a straightforward way and encourages questions. Many who reach out are coping with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress related to relationships, identity, or life changes.
Kelsey earned a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Trauma Studies. She has about 10 years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Ohio. She works in trauma support roles outside the therapy platform, helping survivors of sexual abuse, assault, stalking, and homicide.
In sessions she takes a collaborative approach. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way. She offers practical tools for managing symptoms such as anxiety, mood shifts, and sleep changes. Solutions are tailored to the person and their goals.
Kelsey also addresses concerns related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, and areas like BDSM and kink culture. She helps people talk about difficult experiences such as discrimination, sexual assault, and domestic violence without judgment.
Her work blends trauma-focused methods with client-centered listening, cognitive strategies, and narrative techniques. The focus is on small, achievable steps that improve day-to-day functioning. People who choose to work with her tend to get clear options, ongoing support, and guidance for next steps.
How Kelsey Uses Different Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's goals. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps people shape their own solutions, which can help with self-esteem and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Kelsey may use CBT to teach practical skills for anxiety, low mood, or managing distressing thoughts so daily life feels more manageable.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events and builds skills for safety and regulation. This approach is used to help people process traumatic memories and reduce symptoms like hypervigilance and avoidance.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelsey will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort. She adjusts pace and techniques as they try different options together.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about the available session options when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins on hectic days. Different approaches also let sessions focus on skill-building, story work, or processing as needed, depending on what the client wants to work on.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelsey commonly help with?
She supports people facing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered; she listens first and then works together to find small, practical steps forward.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings about 10 years of clinical experience, including work at a victims' services center supporting survivors of sexual and physical violence.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LPCC and LPC credentials and practices with ties to Ohio and Pennsylvania licensing as noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.