Kelly L Mattis

Kelly L Mattis is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and an LPC-MH based in North Dakota with 28 years of experience. She works with adults and young adults who are feeling stuck with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and low self-esteem. Kelly also addresses life purpose questions alongside issues such as panic, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

Clients can expect direct, practical conversation about what is happening now and what patterns might be holding them back. Sessions often include talking through communication problems, coping strategies for anxiety and depression, and steps to repair or understand relationship dynamics. Kelly pays attention to how life transitions and workplace strain affect daily functioning.

Her work also covers longer-term challenges like family of origin issues, abandonment, and isolation. She supports people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, or aging concerns, and those dealing with financial strain and control issues. Trauma and domestic violence concerns are addressed with care toward safety and recovery.

Kelly describes her approach as adaptive and evidence-informed, focusing on building practical skills and clearer decision making. She emphasizes realistic, achievable steps clients can try between sessions. The aim is to help people notice patterns, practice new behaviors, and evaluate what fits their goals.

She conducts her practice in English and provides services in North Dakota. Getting started involves using the online matching tool to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-informed methods translate to online care

Kelly uses evidence-informed therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and coping strategies. One common approach emphasizes practical skill building for anxiety and depression, such as learning breathing or grounding methods and practicing them between sessions to reduce panic and mood symptoms. Another approach involves exploring relationship patterns and communication skills in concrete ways, helping people try new interaction styles and evaluate what works for them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to identify what techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust methods as progress unfolds. This includes reviewing what has or hasn't helped in the past and deciding together on next steps.

If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session formats before booking with the scheduling tool. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer transit constraints. Those options can make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or health demands.