Kelly L Mattis , LPCC, LPC-MH

Kelly L Mattis is a licensed therapist with 28 years of clinical experience dedicated to helping adults and young adults navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She focuses on treating depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and trauma recovery while also addressing issues such as self-esteem, communication problems, and the effects of past experiences. Kelly draws on a holistic, adaptive style that blends practical skill-building with deeper exploration of personal history to support meaningful change and resilience.

Her work emphasizes developing coping strategies for stress and anxiety, improving interpersonal dynamics, and promoting healing after trauma and abuse. Clients benefit from personalized care that acknowledges how life transitions, workplace pressures, and family-of-origin patterns can shape current wellbeing. Kelly creates a non-judgmental space where people can reflect, build emotional resources, and pursue goals related to mood, relationships, and life purpose.

Kelly holds the credentials LPCC and LPC-MH - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC-MH indicates a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mental Health - reflecting extensive training and licensure. Based in North Dakota, she offers compassionate, experienced guidance aimed at fostering stronger connections, greater self-understanding, and sustained personal growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill development and deeper processing. One approach centers on building self-esteem and coping skills - clients learn concrete tools to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and respond differently to challenging thoughts and emotions. Another area emphasizes improving communication and relationship patterns - therapy helps people identify interaction styles, practice new ways of relating, and address family-of-origin influences that affect present connections. Kelly also offers trauma-informed strategies that support healing from past abuse and traumatic events by helping clients process experiences at a pace that feels manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, consider what techniques fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to individual circumstances and life goals.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in therapy from their own environments while working toward improved mood, relationships, and coping skills.