- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Relational focus
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 16 years of clinical experience to his work. He is based in Florida and draws on a background that includes prior service as a U.S. Army chaplain. He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He commonly helps people who are coping with relationship strain, family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and separation. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.
Dr. Kelley uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around each person's needs. He also integrates attachment-based ideas and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR when they fit the situation. The goal is to tailor discussion and interventions so they match a person's goals and lived experience.
People who come to him often want practical ways to manage painful memories, repair strained connection, or find direction after loss. He works collaboratively to build a plan and adjust it over time. That plan can include short-term strategies and deeper processing, depending on what the person needs.
He emphasizes straightforward, humane care and supports people as they take the first steps toward change. Prospective clients should be prepared to share history and goals so sessions can be matched to their priorities.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Dr. Kelley often blends client-centered work with attachment-based ideas and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead to clarify goals and feel heard. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of closeness and trust and can help when past relationships shape current reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name emotions in the moment and use that information to shift interaction patterns and heal relational hurts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will help the person decide which methods make sense based on their history, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also make it simpler to involve techniques like EMDR-informed processing and emotion-focused conversation without requiring the same travel plans as in-person care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, dissociation, and life purpose questions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered style that aims to make sessions responsive to each person's needs. He combines that with attachment-based ideas and goal-focused techniques as appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and previously served as a U.S. Army chaplain. That experience informs his approach to trauma and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and is based in Florida. The profile lists license details as SC LMFT and FL LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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