Kelly L Mattis helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles.
01About Kelly
Kelly L Mattis helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. She is Kelly L Mattis, a licensed clinician with nearly 28 years of experience. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps that make daily life easier.
She focuses on depression, panic and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. The practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and life purpose.
Background and approach
Sessions are built around the client’s immediate needs and long-term goals. Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. In sessions she helps people identify patterns, try new ways of relating, and practice skills for managing difficult feelings.
Work may include paced exposure to anxiety triggers, mood-monitoring, and improving communication habits. Her approach pays attention to life context. She considers work stress, family of origin dynamics, aging concerns, and financial strain when forming a plan.
That helps make recommendations realistic and doable between sessions. Clients can expect a calm, judgment-free setting where progress is measured in small, meaningful changes. Kelly aims to help people build resilience, reduce distress, and move toward a clearer sense of purpose and connection.
02Credentials
- LPCC (North Dakota)
- License 626-3-1-09-185 · expires March 2027
- LPC-MH (South Dakota)
- License LPC-MH30948 · expires November 2026
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 4909 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1841429719 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that fit well with remote work. Cognitive-based strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new perspectives, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood when practiced between sessions. Exposure-based methods are used carefully to help people face and reduce panic or avoidance over time through graduated steps. Skills-based approaches focus on improving communication, stress management, and coping tools that clients can try in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as progress is made or as new issues arise.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or to share ideas between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help address?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and adaptable, using evidence-based techniques to build skills and reduce symptoms. Sessions focus on problem-solving, skill practice, and understanding patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does the clinician have?
The therapist has 28 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are LPCC and LPC-MH, and the clinician practices in North Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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