Kelli Means

Kelli Means is a licensed professional counselor who brings a direct, conversational style to therapy. She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and has spent the past nine years working in mental health settings. Kelli focuses on practical skills that help people manage strong emotions, including anger, and move through crises toward clearer everyday functioning.

Kelli uses straightforward talk, honest feedback, and a calm presence in sessions. She blends client-centered work with solution-focused and somatic ideas to help people notice patterns, practice new responses, and feel steadier in their bodies. She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness.

Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, school-based settings, and residential substance use treatment. Much of her career has been with non-profit agencies that serve people with limited resources. She has experience with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship issues, and ADHD.

Kelli emphasizes that therapy is collaborative. She aims to understand each person first, then tailor an approach that fits their goals and life. She sees therapy as teaching useful skills and offering a steady guide rather than fixing problems for someone.

People who value honest feedback and practical tools may find her approach helpful. She works to build trust so people can speak openly and try new ways of coping and communicating.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead so conversations help the client name what matters and decide next steps. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and stress by prioritizing the person’s experience.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and stress by helping people notice triggers and choose responses rather than react automatically.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical way to explore readiness for change and strengthen motivation. It works well for addictions, behavior change, and when someone feels stuck and unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they’ll shape sessions that fit the individual’s needs and try changes gradually in a collaborative way.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, or allow check-ins that match a work break. It also supports continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while the therapist and client adjust methods to what works best for them.