Harold Kellogg , LCSW

Harold Kellogg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 26 years of professional experience. He brings a veteran perspective to his clinical work, having retired from the US Navy in 2012 after 32 years of service - 11 years on active duty and 21 years in the reserves. Over his career he has supported adolescents, adults, families, and couples across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

He has developed particular experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, navigate family conflicts, and cope with depression and major life changes. Harold emphasizes a strengths-based view, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. He has also worked extensively with combat veterans on readjustment to civilian life and on reconciliation of past traumatic experiences, including PTSD.

Taking the first step toward therapy is often a courageous decision, and Harold aims to meet people where they are, offering practical guidance and steady support as they work toward their goals. His background in military service and long clinical career inform a pragmatic, respectful approach to care.

Combining CBT and strengths-based care for online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving techniques.

Harold also uses a strengths-based perspective that focuses on the client’s existing resources and life experience. This approach highlights personal resilience and practical strengths, which can be especially useful when working through addictions, family conflicts, or the challenges of major life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Harold works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. That collaborative stance helps tailor the work to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options can make scheduling easier, support continuity of care, and allow therapy to fit more readily into busy lives.