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Kelli Rue, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kelli. View 12 reviews
Great news, Kelli is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama

Recent reviews

Kelli helped me through some of the darkest days I’ve ever experienced. She listened to the avalanche of issues and helped me narrow down to the issues that I was really struggling with. I’m so thankful I found her expertise and calm demeanor. Could not recommend her more.

Reviewed December 2024

Love her!

Reviewed December 2024

More about Kelli

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am licensed in Alabama with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue Communication problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Social anxiety and phobia

Licenses

Kelli Rue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124632229.

  • LICSW · Alabama · 5688c · Expires March 2026

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 Kelli Rue

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

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Comfortable Helped Recommend Safe Calm Easy Grateful Healing

Kelli helped me through some of the darkest days I’ve ever experienced. She listened to the avalanche of issues and helped me narrow down to the issues that I was really struggling with. I’m so thankful I found her expertise and calm demeanor. Could not recommend her more.

Reviewed December 2024

Love her!

Reviewed December 2024

Kelli is amazing. A great listener. Non judgmental. Wish I could talk to her all day! Recommend 100%

Reviewed December 2024

She is so easy to talk to and gives me great advice. I love that between visits she check in with me.

Reviewed November 2024

Kelli is the best. So thoughtful and diligent about checking in on me. Love her!!

Reviewed November 2024

The first therapist to not judge me and go at my own pace when it comes to healing/bettering myself

Reviewed November 2024

Honestly couldn’t see myself having a better therapist, Kelli has been amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

Kelli has listened to me, to my concerns, and made me face things that anger me or scare me but doesn't push me to do so. She has encouraged me to look inside and examine the things that lead me here. She has done more for me than I could have asked for.

Reviewed September 2024

So far, she seems great. Insightful.

Reviewed September 2024

I’m truly grateful for the safe space and insights that I’m able to unpack with Kelli

Reviewed June 2024

Kelli has exceeded my expectations with being what I needed right now, which is honest feedback and support.

Reviewed May 2024

She is very helpful and makes sure you are comfortable with goals set. She also fosters a safe and comfortable environment to talk.

Reviewed May 2024

How was your experience with Kelli?

Frequently asked questions

Does Kelli Rue offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kelli Rue 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 Kelli Rue speak?

Kelli Rue speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kelli Rue have?

Kelli Rue has 6 years of experience.

Where is Kelli Rue licensed to practice?

Kelli Rue is licensed to practice in Alabama.

Does Kelli Rue accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kelli Rue does not accept 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."

How can I communicate with Kelli Rue?

Kelli Rue 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 Kelli Rue?

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.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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Live Chat
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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.