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Kelly Wooldridge

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LCSW Nevada

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kelly

Kelly Wooldridge is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience applying practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family-related concerns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person's situation.

Background and approach

Her LCSW credential reflects long-term practice in Nevada and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, strengths-focused care. Kelly emphasizes collaborative planning and adapts conversations and strategies to address issues such as anger, grief, relationship strains, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, and substance-related challenges.

She integrates techniques from DBT and the Gottman Method when appropriate to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and relational skills. Clients work on concrete skills and insight that support resilience and healthier patterns.

Approachable and steady, Kelly aims to create a respectful therapeutic alliance where people feel empowered to explore their experiences and pursue meaningful changes. She frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, helping clients identify goals and practical next steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Kelly frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences rather than struggling with them. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to help people understand relational patterns and improve emotional bonds and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and she treats selection as a collaborative decision. The therapist works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then combines techniques from these models to create a personalized plan that evolves with progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in treatment from locations that work for them and to use formats that match their comfort and schedule. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, practice skills between sessions, and access support without rearranging major commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, family challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, along with related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and attachment-informed methods, emphasizing practical skills, emotional awareness, and collaborative planning to fit each client's needs.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Kelly brings 30 years of professional experience working across a broad range of presenting concerns and clinical situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 01851-C and conducts practice from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Kelly provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English