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Kelly Brown, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kelly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kelly. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Connecticut

Recent reviews

Kelly is a fantastic mental health professional. She is extremely quick to respond and is attentive to my needs. She is thoughtful and insightful.

Reviewed August 2019

Kelly is helpful and she shows she really cares.

Reviewed August 2023

More about Kelly

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker, licensed drug and alcohol counselor, and small business owner. I have been working in the behavioral health field since 2009, and I specialize in the treatment of substance use and addictive disorders, depression and anxiety, as well as eating disorders with a particular aptitude for working with individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder. I consider myself an eclectic treatment provider, well versed in cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), Inner Child, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative therapies. I am passionate about connecting with clients based on their unique needs as I do not believe in a one size fits all method but instead like to determine what approach will fit best based on a person's strengths and individualized goals. In most recent years, I have acquired the additional titles of wife, mother, and elder millennial and found that my personal experience with major life transitions has helped inform my work and allowed for a bit of humble humor to make its way into my approach. Overall, I am very much a people person, I get energy from being around others and therefore helping those in need has become my life's work and I couldn't imagine it any other way.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Eating disorders Depression LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Communication problems Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family problems Life purpose Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Licenses

Kelly Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508224858.

  • LCSW · Connecticut · 009915 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kelly Brown

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Thank you Helping Supportive Understanding Amazing Excellent Fantastic

Kelly is a fantastic mental health professional. She is extremely quick to respond and is attentive to my needs. She is thoughtful and insightful.

Reviewed August 2019

Kelly is helpful and she shows she really cares.

Reviewed August 2023

As always she's incredible and gives me new perspectives to think about

Reviewed June 2022

Good person

Reviewed April 2022

I'm always having my friends use this service anytime I talk to anyone new I tell them about the service and some people actually try and they love it so I'm really happy that therapy is becoming a normal thing it's just a shame that the service is so costly and they won't be able to continue it for much longer

Reviewed February 2022

I have loved working with Kelly over the past 2 years now and she's really helped me gain a lot of tools and perspective to grow in my life!

Reviewed August 2021

Kelly is absolutely incredible and she is constantly helping me evolve in healthy ways!!

Reviewed April 2021

Kelly is knowledgeable, respectful and makes herself available. She responds to messages quickly and with great incite. She genuinely cares. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2021

Kelly is very supportive and has a lot of patience especially when you find yourself repeating stuff over and over again. I appreciate her very much. SCH

Reviewed January 2021

Kelly Brown is very understanding and supportive. There is no question that she is listening to your concerns and genuinely cares. She is able to make this platform feel just as personal as a one-on-one visit. She is able to calm me down when I'm stressed or having a particular rough time, just by asking questions. She is truly helpful.

Reviewed December 2020

Kelly has been a life saver for me. I was skeptical about being able to connect with someone online, but Kelly IMMEDIATELY jumped right into the issues I was having and met me with empathy, compassion, and practical tools to help. She is an excellent listener, gives really helpful perspective, and almost always has some very practical advice or an "assignment" I can do to process my anxiety (like a worksheet), which is something I really need. I can't recommend Kelly highly enough!

Reviewed April 2020

She's amazing!! Extremely kind, a great listener, gives amazing advice and insight and overall and incredible person to work with. She's helped me go through so much and I can see myself already improving in a matter of weeks.

Reviewed April 2020

I've only had a couple of sessions with Kelly but she's already helped me so much. Even with the time difference, she always responds to my messages and I feel like she completely understands my needs.

Reviewed April 2020

I am always recommending this service it has really changed my mental health for the better. Kelly is awesome! I can tell her anything and never feel like there's judgement or anything. She just offers different viewpoints which allow me to change my perspective, often for the better.

Reviewed March 2020

She is very helpful and very kind and respectful and patient

Reviewed February 2020

Kelly has been a life saver for me. I was skeptical about being able to connect with someone online, but Kelly IMMEDIATELY jumped right into the issues I was having and met me with empathy, compassion, and practical tools to help. She is an excellent listener, gives really helpful perspective, and almost always has some very practical advice or an "assignment" I can do to process my anxiety (like a worksheet, etc.), which is something I really need. I can't recommend Kelly highly enough!

Reviewed April 2020

I love Kelly! She gives me all the encouragement and support I need to get through life’s tough situations. She’s knowledgeable and gives me a variety of tools to move forward in situations. She’s also an excellent listener when I just want to vent or gab.

Reviewed January 2020

Kelly has been helpful providing different tools and insights into helping me find ways to think differently.

Reviewed January 2020

Kelly is great listener. It is pleasure to work with her and I am appreciative for every session with her.

Reviewed December 2019

I've been talking with Kelly for the past 2 weeks and it's been wonderful. She has different tools for me to use to look at my issues in different ways and I like that I can share my thoughts at any time and she responds when she can and it's always quick. Phone calls and chats have also been great I highly recommend her and this service :)

Reviewed November 2019

Kelly is an awesome listener and really invested in ones personal needs and wellbeing. It‘s super nice to work with her: she listens, immediately gives great advise and also knows when it‘s the right moment to challenge you. She is interested in the bigger picture of you and not just one specific problem which I find very beneficial. She has a broad understanding of all sorts of human struggles and always comes up with possible solutions. Thank you Kelly for this great and kind help!

Reviewed November 2019

I had previously lost all confidence in therapists until I met Kelly Brown. She’s kind, caring, is an amazing listener, and has a good sense of humor. Kelly, thank you so much for helping me through some dark times in my life! You are a fantastic therapist and you’ve given me a space where I feel comfortable expressing my thoughts and feelings, and I’ve never really had that before. I’ve always had difficulty with expressing these, and having someone like you has given me worlds of help! Thank you thank you thank you! Five stars!!

Reviewed November 2019

Great listener and good outlook as well as advice. Would recommend to anyone.

Reviewed September 2019

Kelly has been very understanding and provided me with perspective that I was unable to see for myself. I massively appreciate her input and her work changed my opinion on therapy itself. I’d highly recommend Kelly.

Reviewed September 2019

Kelly is really great and understanding. She gives me great advice and is supportive. She gave me tools to help me and checks in regularly to make sure everything is good.

Reviewed September 2019

Kelly is fantastic! She really gets me and I feel like I can tell her anything. She is helping me work through a lot of my greatest anxieties and fears that were holding me back before.

Reviewed September 2019

Kelly is very supportive and positive.

Reviewed August 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kelly Brown offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kelly Brown works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kelly Brown speak?

Kelly Brown speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kelly Brown have?

Kelly Brown has 4 years of experience.

Where is Kelly Brown licensed to practice?

Kelly Brown is licensed to practice in Connecticut.

Does Kelly Brown accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kelly Brown accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kelly Brown offer?

Kelly Brown offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kelly Brown?

Kelly Brown can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kelly Brown?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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