Kelly Clyde , LMHC

Kelly Clyde is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and challenges with self-esteem.

She works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and career stresses, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication difficulties, divorce and separation, substance and eating-related issues, fertility-related stress, first responder challenges, forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

Kelly emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She supports clients through the process of identifying goals, building motivation, and developing practical skills for healthier thinking and behavior. Seeking a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and she aims to empower people to take meaningful steps toward change while offering steady clinical support along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly Clyde uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for relationship and emotion-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and practical attention skills to reduce rumination and support stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time to find the best match and build practical skills.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to access care from licensed professionals. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are available by live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a therapist from familiar surroundings.