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Kelly Fitzgerald

Compassionate counselor guiding meaningful change

About Kelly

Kelly Fitzgerald is a licensed counselor with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and concerns around self-esteem, career, coaching, ADHD, codependency, and life purpose.

Background and approach

She practices from a client-centered stance that emphasizes collaboration and the person’s innate capacity for change, blending mindful practices and cognitive techniques to support practical coping and deeper insight.

Her work attends to the whole person - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - and often incorporates meditation, relaxation exercises, journaling, movement, and concepts from positive psychology and energy medicine when appropriate. She supports clients who want structure through 12-step approaches as well as those seeking exploratory self-discovery.

Kelly holds LPC and LCPC credentials and brings an integrative style that helps people move past feeling stuck toward clearer goals and renewed direction.

Client-Centered and Mindful Care Online



Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of treatment, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help clarify goals and foster personal growth. This approach is useful for people feeling stuck or seeking direction in areas like career, relationships, or life purpose.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention and breathing techniques, along with simple meditation and relaxation practices, to reduce reactivity and build coping skills for stress, anxiety, grief, and mood challenges. These practices support grounding and clearer decision-making in daily life.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape a tailored plan that may draw on mindful exercises, cognitive work, journaling, movement, or 12-step support when appropriate.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reach people who cannot attend in person. These options increase flexibility for ongoing check-ins, focused skills practice, or deeper sessions while allowing clients to access licensed professionals from wherever they are located.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching needs, ADHD, codependency, and life purpose.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on the whole person and supporting the client's own capacity for healing through partnership and goal-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly brings 20 years of experience working with people at different life stages and with a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois with the credentials LPC and LCPC listed.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with Kelly?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English