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Kelly Brown

Kelly Brown

Connecticut

Practical therapy for stress and addictive behaviors

  • 10 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Connecticut ยท 009915
NPI
1508224858
Based in
Connecticut
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical skills
  • Down-to-earth care

About Kelly

Kelly Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. She draws on ten years in behavioral health to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, eating concerns, and sleep problems.

Kelly uses a flexible style in sessions. She mixes practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches with skills from dialectical behavior work. She also brings attachment and narrative ideas into conversations about relationships and identity.

Her background includes years treating substance use and addictive behaviors, along with mood and anxiety concerns. She has particular experience supporting people with binge eating and other food-related struggles. Over time she has added life experience as a spouse and parent to inform her clinical perspective.

In sessions she looks for what each person already does well, then builds on those strengths. Conversations tend to focus on small, doable changes and clearer ways to respond to stress and cravings. Sleep and rest are addressed when they get in the way of coping and recovery.

People who prefer straightforward, down-to-earth conversation report that Kelly is easy to talk with. She aims to help clients set practical goals and try new habits between sessions. Start-up steps are kept simple so the work can fit into everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Kelly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas into clear, online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, mood, and sleep. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how past connections affect current reactions, which can help with intimacy, self-esteem, and relationship stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kelly will work collaboratively to learn what matters most to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as needed. She aims for straightforward strategies clients can use between sessions to change habits and improve rest.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It can also let people use tools like worksheets, behavior tracking, and skill practices between meetings to support progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating and body image issues, sleep problems, and related concerns such as trauma, grief, and career stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is flexible and practical, blending cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques with attachment and narrative ideas to fit each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Kelly has worked in the behavioral health field since 2009, bringing about ten years of clinical experience to her practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Connecticut.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Kelly?

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