Kelly HarveyLPC
Welcome. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults navigate identity exploration across the lifespan, major life transitions, and the deeper questions that shape who we become. I specialize in anxiety disorders—including OCD and panic—eating disorders, grief, and the challenges that arise during periods of change. My approach is warm, conversational, LGBTQ+ affirming, and grounded in helping people become their happiest, healthiest, most peaceful selves. I’m also a certified advanced clinical hypnotherapist, offering an integrative blend of evidence‑based tools and mind‑body approaches to support meaningful, lasting growth. Clinical hypnotherapy can be a helpful tool for reducing anxiety, processing trauma, and supporting meaningful habit change. I draw from CBT, Attachment Theory, Exposure Response Prevention, and systems therapy, attachment and relational therapy, as well as creative modalities like art, bibliotherapy, movement, relaxation, and mindfulness.
First session
In our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know each other, clarifying what brings you in, and identifying the goals you’d like to work toward. We’ll explore your learning style, your preferences for pacing and structure, and what helps you feel most supported. A big part of the first meeting is simply establishing whether we’re a good fit for each other. If I feel that my knowledge, style, or skill set aren’t well‑matched to what you need, I’ll tell you right away and help you find someone who is. While that can be frustrating, research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship — including a strong sense of fit — is one of the most reliable predictors of meaningful progress in therapy.
Strengths
I bring a thoughtful, grounded, and genuinely caring presence to my sessions, creating a space where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable. One of my core strengths is the ability to recognize patterns quickly and accurately, which helps clients gain clarity about the deeper forces shaping their emotions, relationships, and identity. I’m flexible and adaptive in real time, drawing from CBT, ACT, systems therapy, attachment and relational work, and creative modalities depending on what each moment calls for. I’m attentive to pacing—knowing when to deepen, when to slow down, and when to gently challenge—especially in work involving OCD, panic, grief, eating disorders, and major life transitions. I strive to meet clients with steadiness and respect, helping them feel supported as they navigate difficult experiences without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Above all, I aim to help people make meaning of their lives, understand themselves more fully, and move toward a more peaceful, aligned, and authentic way of being.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult who’s curious about themselves and open to exploring the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape their life. They may be navigating anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, eating concerns, grief, identity questions, major transitions, or simply wanting to live more intentionally. I also work with individuals healing from religious trauma or trying to find connection and meaning after leaving a punitive or fear‑based upbringing. Many people are seeking a spiritual path that fits them but feel wary after painful childhood experiences, and we can explore that with curiosity and compassion. Some clients hope to strengthen their relationships or become better partners, friends, or parents, and I enjoy helping them build insight and skills that support healthier connections. I also work with those questioning their relationship with substances or behaviors that feel out of control. If something in your life feels misaligned with the person you want to be, I’m here to help you sort through it. Above all, my ideal client is someone ready to take meaningful steps toward change with support.
Origin story
I’m drawn to understanding people on a deep, human level—how we heal, how we make meaning, and how we grow through the experiences that shape us. Good therapy in my own life helped me move through negative self‑evaluation, anxiety, and panic attacks, and I was deeply moved by how powerful it was to have someone offer presence, space, and validation in a way that truly made a difference. That experience stayed with me and continues to guide my work. Clients have humbled and inspired me with their courage, wit, and resourcefulness; I often feel I learn as much from the people I work with as they learn from me. Supporting others as they explore identity, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions remains one of the most meaningful parts of my life.
Ongoing work together
As we continue working together, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns that shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and on practicing new skills that help you move toward the life you want. Sessions often include reflection, skill‑building, and checking in on what’s shifting between appointments. You’ll know you’re making progress when you start noticing changes in how you respond to stress, how you communicate, and how you relate to yourself — small but meaningful shifts that accumulate over time. We’ll periodically use brief check‑ins like the GAD‑7 or PHQ‑9. These tools aren’t the focus of therapy, but they help us track how your symptoms are shifting over time and make sure the approach we’re using is genuinely helping. Many clients find it reassuring to see their progress reflected in something measurable, and these check‑ins support best‑practice care by giving us a shared way to notice patterns, plateaus, or improvements. We’ll revisit your goals regularly to make sure our work stays aligned with what matters most to you.
Treatment methods
Integrative
Integrative therapy simply means that I don’t use a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. People learn, grow, and heal in different ways, so I pull from several evidence‑based methods depending on what works best for you. Sometimes that looks like learning practical skills for managing anxiety or strong emotions. Other times it means exploring the deeper patterns that shape your relationships, your sense of self, or the meaning you make of your experiences. We might look at how your thoughts influence your feelings, how your past shows up in the present, or how your values can guide the choices you make. Instead of forcing you into a rigid model, I tailor our work to your needs, your personality, and your goals. The result is therapy that feels flexible, collaborative, and grounded — a blend of practical tools, emotional insight, and meaningful reflection designed to help you move toward the life you want.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you notice the patterns between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can respond to challenges in more effective ways. It’s especially useful for anxiety, OCD, panic, and situations where you feel stuck in habits or reactions that aren’t serving you.
Attachment-based
Attachment‑based therapy looks at how your early relationships shaped the way you connect, communicate, and feel in the present. It’s useful for understanding patterns in closeness, trust, boundaries, and emotional safety, and helps you build healthier, more secure ways of relating to the people in your life.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps you gradually face the situations or thoughts that trigger anxiety or OCD while practicing new ways of responding. Instead of relying on rituals or avoidance, we work together to build confidence, reduce fear, and teach your brain that you can handle discomfort without getting stuck in old patterns. ERP is considered the gold standard of care for OCD because it consistently leads to strong, lasting improvement.
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender‑affirming therapy provides a supportive space to explore your identity, your relationships, and the experiences that shape how you see yourself. It centers your lived experience, respects your autonomy, and helps you build clarity, confidence, and emotional well‑being as you navigate questions about gender, expression, or transition. For many people, this also includes healing from religious or cultural messages that made it hard to feel safe or accepted in their identity. The goal is to offer care that feels validating and aligned with who you are — not to push you in any particular direction, but to support you in becoming more fully yourself.
Location
Virtual sessions