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Kelly Reed

Kelly Reed, LPC

Alaska 10 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - stress and anxiety

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting support

About Kelly

Kelly Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alaska with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and helping people cope with life changes. Kelly also works with issues such as postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and challenges following natural or human-caused disasters.

Her approach is straightforward. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clear conversation about what a person is facing. She adapts the pace and topics to each person's situation and preferences. Kelly affirms LGBTQIA+ clients and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds.

In sessions she listens for concrete patterns that cause distress and helps people try alternative behaviors. Discussions may include ways to manage stress, steps to reduce anxiety, and methods to handle grief or loss. Parenting discussions look at problem-solving and realistic goals rather than abstract theory.

Kelly emphasizes short-term tools alongside longer-term skill building. She talks through coping steps for setbacks and supports people as they test new ways of responding. When relevant, she addresses feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulties around forgiveness.

Clients can expect direct, plain language and a focus on what changes might make daily life easier. She works with pregnancy-related mood concerns and postpartum depression in addition to broader women’s issues. Her practice centers on helping people regain practical functioning and clearer decision making.

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Approaches used in remote work and how they help

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Another frequent component centers on grief-focused work. That involves naming losses, creating manageable ways to remember and adjust, and developing routines that reduce overwhelm. This helps people who are coping with bereavement or major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.

Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, virtual work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care when life circumstances change, while matching methods to a person’s needs and daily routine.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Coping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shamePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Alaska

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Kelly works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, SAD, and disaster-related coping.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses plain conversation and practical strategies to address problems. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try alternative behaviors that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with individuals on the listed concerns. That experience includes perinatal mood issues and disaster-related stress.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is licensed in Alaska.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are available during intake.

What steps are required to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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