Work with Bethany Kelley (LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

Hey there and welcome! I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the Mental Health and Addiction fields. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, career/life change, military adjustment concerns, LGBTQ+ and relationship issues.

I believe each person is unique and so I use a person centered approach with a very warm, non-judgemental and compassionate style. I believe in treating others with the highest level of respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move with you at your pace. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels--the world does enough of that.

I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek out answers and create a more rewarding life! I also commend you for your choice in owning the goal to be a healthier YOU! I look forward to joining you on your journey to an improved, happier YOU!

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression

Also experienced in:
Addictions , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Antisocial Personality , Avoidant Personality , BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Co-morbidity , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dissociation , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Eating and Food-Related Issues , Emptiness , Expats , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Gender Dysphoria , Guilt and Shame , HIV / AIDS , Hospice and End of Life Counseling , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Intellectual Disability , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Military and Veterans Issues , Mood Disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Narcissism , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Personality Disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships , Post-traumatic Stress , Prejudice and Discrimination , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sex Addiction , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Sexuality , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LCSW #I.1500966 (Expires: 2023-07-09)

LCSW #252547 (Expires: 2023-04-05)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Bethany Kelley. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by C.R. on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I've been looking for a good therapist for YEARS and finally found exactly what I need in Bethany. She gives trauma informed responses that honor my faith. Super grateful to have found her.

Written by R.O. on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

I have experienced different types of therapy and therapists, but Bethany has been my best therapist and provided my experience yet. She is very responsive to what I say- and don't say- and has offered timely, spiritual, practical and challenging weekly assignments to help me process pains of the past (and present) in a safe space as well as prepare for a life of more hope for my future. She is a gift!

Written by D.E. on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Bethany Kelly is an amazing therapist who truly makes me feel listened to and understood. Every session I have with her, even if we're talking about something heavy, I feel relieved and cared for

Written by M.A. on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

If I ever feel like I run out of things to talk about she asks the right questions to keep the conversation going. I feel like she knows how to get to the root of the problem.

Written by E.L. on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt

Bethany is a therapist that stood out during my journey with Btterhelp. She would listen carefully and ask the right questions without judgement. She is quite open and cultivates an easygoing environment to help you open up and talk about your issues. She has been very helpful and i highly recommend her.

Written by L.I. on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Bethany for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and adhd

Bethany is extremely kinda and makes an effort to connect with me. 5 stars.

Written by Y.I. on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I was really nervous about embarking on this journey. From our first conversation I immediately felt a ease with Bethany, I feel heard, understood and validated. I'm only 3 sessions in and I have a long road ahead of me, but I can, for the first time, see light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so grateful and look forward to our sessions. Thank you Bethany

Written by J.O. on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Bethany is incredible, I feel heard when I'm speaking and never rushed to explain my feelings. I find that when I'm explaining how I'm feeling she is able to connect to me with personal experiences that make me feel more confident to confide in her. I'm very happy with everything I've experienced so far.

Written by H.A. on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and eating disorders

Very compassionate, easy to talk to, calm

Written by L.A. on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, and eating disorders

I've only been with Bethany for a couple of weeks, but she has made me feel so comfortable and at ease in such a short time. She is kind, reassuring, empowering, and really hones in on the root of any difficulties you may be experiencing with honesty, sensitivity, and the utmost care. I couldn't recommend Bethany highly enough, and I'm so grateful for everything she is already helping me with - I'm very much looking forward to my therapy journey developing with her.

Written by M.O. on Dec 03, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and family conflicts

It’s only been 2 weeks , and I’m more than happy , I’m exited now when my therapy sessions are coming , it’s been the highlight of my year and I’m happy to do the work and mame my life better thanks to Bethany Kelley , thank you.

Written by E.L. on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Bethany is very kind and I look forward to our therapy sessions. I wish I had found her years ago.

Written by C.A. on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Bethany has helped me see different perspectives on things that I have beaten myself up on in the past. She helps me slow down and think. I value my time with Bethany because I value myself more.

Written by K.A. on Oct 22, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Where do I even start? Bethany has been incredible from day one. She has made me cry the good kind of tears that bring so much healing and at the same time remind me to keep going. I don't have to explain a lot of things because she already understands my context and where I'm coming from. My only regret is not getting to call her my therapist sooner. I am thankful.

Written by A.L. on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She was really helpful and listened to me

Written by J.O. on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Bethany for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Honesty, integrity, indiviual attention are a few of the things that make Bethany an optimal choice for therapy. I have in therapy for most ofy life and only know do i feel confident in my progress and growtj because of Bethany!!!