LPC, 5 years of experience
I'm Kellie Walker, LPC, and I work with adults ready to do more than just talk about change—they're ready to make it happen. I specialize in trauma, boundaries, and life transitions, helping people who feel stuck break old patterns and build actual resilience. My approach is direct but compassionate. I'll tell you what I see, the patterns you're repeating, the ways you might be getting in your own way, but I deliver it with respect and often humor when it helps. I believe in your ability to change, and my job is to help you believe it too. Clients often say I "tell it like it is" while helping them feel validated and understood. I'm solution-oriented and won't BS about you needing to put in the work, but I integrate that honesty with empowerment and support. If you want a therapist who keeps it real, challenges you with compassion, and helps you build tools you can actually use, we might be a good fit. This isn't therapy for people who want constant reassurance without taking action. If you're ready to actively participate in your healing and want honest feedback delivered respectfully, let's talk.
Our first session is about figuring out if we're a good fit. I want to understand what brought you here, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping to change. I'll be direct in asking questions to understand what's really going on, and you can ask me anything you want to know about how I work. By the end, we'll both have a sense of whether this makes sense. If we're not the right match, that's okay, I'll help you find someone who is. I'd rather be honest upfront than have you invest time and money in something that won't work for you. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to do the work between sessions and be open to honest feedback.
I'm direct, honest, and believe in your ability to grow. I'll validate your feelings AND help you see the facts when feelings and reality don't match. I'm not afraid to shut down "I can't" statements when they're based on feelings rather than evidence, because I know you're more capable than you think. My approach blends evidence-based methods, CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, with warmth and humor when it helps lighten the hard moments. I'm solution-oriented and practical. You'll leave sessions with actual tools, not just insight. Clients say they appreciate that I don't sugarcoat, but I also don't judge. I create space for honesty without making you feel criticized. I hold you accountable when it matters, and I won't let you stay comfortable in patterns that keep you stuck.
I work best with adults who are ready to actively participate in their healing. My long-term clients tend to be people dealing with trauma, struggling with boundaries, navigating major life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. They appreciate directness delivered respectfully. They want to be challenged (with compassion) and pushed toward growth. They actually implement what we discuss between sessions instead of just talking about it. They value authenticity and want a therapist who believes in them. I'm probably not the best fit if you need a lot of reassurance without taking action, if you want a therapist to fix things without your active participation, or if you're overly focused on diagnoses rather than growth. If you want real feedback, practical tools, and a therapist who won't let you hide from the hard stuff, but also won't judge you for struggling with it, we might be a great match.
DBT is about finding balance and learning how to hold two truths at once, like “I’m doing my best” and “I can still grow.” I use DBT skills to help you regulate emotions, set boundaries, and strengthen relationships, while keeping you accountable to the changes you want to see in your life.
CBT helps connect the dots between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I’ll guide you in challenging unhelpful patterns, but I’ll also encourage you to take ownership of practicing new ways of thinking and responding so you can feel more grounded and in control day-to-day.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 12, 2025
I would put her in my pocket and take her around life with me if I could
May 8, 2025
I feel like I can be myself and say things how I want. She gives feedback in a helpful and respectful manner. I enjoy my sessions even if they are not the most comfortable. She validates my feelings but will also be real with me when needed. Kellie is the best!
May 3, 2025
Kellie tells it like it is. She believes in your ability and wants you to believe in your ability. She is solution-oriented, but doesn't bullsh*t about you needing to put in the work. The way she integrates no-nonsense (in the sense that she shuts down I can't statements based on feelings and not facts) with humor and levity and empowerment works wonders to make you feel like things can get better. She's incredible at this ish.