Kelly Gesker
LPCC, LPC
Calm, practical support for life’s hard moments
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- Strengths focused
- Laid back approach
- Warm and caring
About Kelly
Her counseling style is relaxed and supportive. She focuses on identifying personal strengths and building practical ways to use them. Kelly encourages honest talk and uses warmth and a bit of humor to ease tension during difficult moments.
With 27 years of experience, Kelly has spent decades helping individuals and families navigate life changes and emotional setbacks. She describes herself as caring and compassionate, and she pays attention to what’s most important to each person who comes in.
Kelly is familiar with online counseling and will share information about how that process works when someone reaches out. She checks messages regularly Monday through Saturday and aims to respond as quickly as possible while balancing other professional responsibilities.
She asks people to be patient when replies take a bit longer and reassures clients that reaching out is the first important step. After initial contact she provides extra details about the online process so the work can begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Montana, California, Oregon
Languages
English
How attachment and solution-focused work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating that reduce conflict and distress.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and small, practical steps that lead to change. It’s useful for people who want clear strategies to manage anger, stress, or life transitions and to build on what already works.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and decide collaboratively which ideas to use. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities change.
The biography states Kelly does online counseling but does not list specific formats. Confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times or shorter meetings when that helps them stay engaged.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Montana
- Experience
- 27+ years
- Credentials
- LPCC, LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Montana)
- LCPC · No. BBH-LCPC-LIC-871
- License (California)
- LPCC · No. 16250
- License (Oregon)
- LPC · No. C8201
- NPI
- 1568683662
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Kelly help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is relaxed and supportive, focused on identifying strengths and practical steps. Kelly uses warmth and straightforward talk to help people sort through what feels hard right now.
How much clinical experience does Kelly have?
She has 27 years of experience working with individuals and families in varied situations. That background informs a practical approach to common life struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kelly holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is located in Montana. The biography notes licensure as CA LPCC and OR LPC.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions online counseling but does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Kelly will send additional information about the online process after initial contact.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.