(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Kelly Gorham, a Licensed Professional Counselor — and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that reaching out for help takes courage, especially when life has been heavy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, or PTSD, I want you to know that what you’re feeling makes sense given what you’ve been through — and healing is possible. Over the past nine years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside Veterans in crisis, as well as adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings through individual and group therapy. My specialization in crisis and trauma has taught me that many of the struggles we face today are rooted in experiences that once felt unsurvivable — and that with the right support, people are incredibly resilient. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and paced around your comfort and safety. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you reach out. You just have to be willing to take one step. If you’re struggling, you don’t have to suffer in silence. I would be honored to help you find your way through.
Our first few sessions are all about you — getting to know your story, understanding what brought you here, and building a foundation of trust and safety. I never want you to feel pressured to commit before you’re ready. Finding the right therapist is a personal process, and the fit has to feel right for you. I often remind my clients that you wouldn’t walk into a store, grab the first thing on the rack, and walk out without trying it on first — finding the right therapist deserves that same care and intention. During our early sessions, I’ll be focused on hearing you, understanding your needs, and creating a space where you feel safe enough to be honest. At the same time, I encourage you to check in with yourself — does this feel like the right space? Does my approach resonate with you? You always have the right to ask questions, share feedback, or decide this isn’t the right fit. That’s not a setback — that’s you advocating for yourself, and I deeply respect that. My hope is that you leave our first session feeling heard, not evaluated — and that you feel empowered to trust your own instincts about what you need.
What clients often notice first is that I lead with warmth. From the moment we connect, my goal is for you to feel like you can exhale — like this is a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself, or have it all together. I believe healing happens fastest when you feel genuinely safe, and I work intentionally to create that from session one. Many of my clients are surprised by how quickly they begin to open up — not because I push, but because safety makes space for honesty. From there, the work begins. Together we identify the thought patterns and belief systems that have been quietly running the show — often rooted in past pain — and we start to challenge and replace them with perspectives that actually serve you. Clients frequently share that these breakthroughs shift not just how they think, but how they move through the world. My approach is practical as well as relational. You’ll leave sessions with real tools and coping strategies you can use in everyday life — not just insights, but skills that build over time. Most importantly, I am deeply committed to helping you find and trust your own voice. Many of the people I work with have spent years shrinking, silencing, or second-guessing themselves. Watching a client step into their own clarity and confidence — that’s the work I live for.
Are you someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of everything life has thrown at you? Or maybe you’re the strong one — the person everyone leans on for advice and support — but behind closed doors, you’re quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, or a loss of motivation you just can’t shake. Perhaps you’ve been through experiences that changed you in ways you’re still trying to understand. You keep pushing forward, but something feels off — and you’re tired of carrying it alone. These are the people I am most honored to work with. Together, we’ll take an honest, compassionate look at the areas where life’s experiences have left you feeling vulnerable — not to judge them, but to understand them. From there, we’ll build a personalized plan to strengthen those areas so you have the tools, resilience, and support to not just endure what you’re facing, but to truly heal from it. If any of this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Over the past few years, I have used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) because it will helps clients to recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. After pain, loss, or trauma, protective thought patterns may develop. While these responses are understandable, they do not have to define you. CBT can support experiences like anxiety, depression, trauma responses, low self-esteem, or navigating life changes. In our sessions, we will work together as I introduce gentle, practical tools that help you notice patterns that may have once offered protection. There is no rush to change, your pace and comfort matter. When you feel ready, we can explore new ways of thinking that feel more balanced and supportive for where you are now.