Hello!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma with 15 years of experience helping clients and their families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction and recovery, domestic violence and grief/loss. I have experience working with children and families involved in the Child Welfare system. This includes foster and adoptive families, reintegrated biological families and mothers that have had children removed. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I have recent experience helping addicts recover from substance and behavioral addictions (pornography, gaming, food).
I have served in the US Air Force and I enjoy working with service members and spouses. I understand some of the unique challenges that military families face. My therapeutic style includes Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness/Meditation and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I believe that each client should find the right therapist for them. Do not be afraid to "try out" a few therapists to find a good match!
I am honest and forthcoming with my clients. I am gentle and compassionate but I do not "sugar coat" situations. I am usually direct and goal oriented because I want you to make progress and feel better soon! I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
What to expect in the first 1-3 sessions:
Typically, the first session is me getting to know you! I will want to know why you are seeking help, what have you tried before and how that worked. I may ask about your upbringing, current family/living situation, employment/education, supports or resources and interests. All of this info is vital for me to help you develop realistic goals and a plan to move forward. Once I get to know you, we can talk more about concerns and issues. This is usually in session 2. We will then work together to create goals and those goals will be on your "site" so you can refer to them anytime.
The BetterHelp platform has worksheets and info to help us. Sometimes this is a page to educate clients about a topic, sometimes there are questions to answer etc. Doing this between-the-sessions homework really helps you make progress and ensures that we can use our session time effectively. If you ever have questions or concerns, please let me know!
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, 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, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
OK LCSW 8260
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kelly Mounce. 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.
She always listens to me. She always has good answers. She understands what I’m talking about.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Talking to Kelly feels like talking to a friend. She not only understands my concerns, but also finds a way to relate her advice to me that sinks in and stays relevant.
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Kelly has been fantastic to work with! She has helped me tremendously! She's a life changer!
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Kelly is the first therapist that I've really connected with. She offers concrete solutions to my problems. She knows when to offer advice and when I just need her to listen. She validates my concerns without being patronizing.
I'm grateful I was matched with her.
Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kelly is absolutely wonderful to work with. She's an excellent listener and is very insightful. Therapy can feel very overwhelming for a lot of people but she has an amazing ability to help you feel comfortable with her and having someone like Kelly as a therapist truly makes counseling a positive experience. <3
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She was very calming and a great listener so far. Good match.
Written on Aug 28, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes