Compassionate Psychotherapy for Growth and Healing
You do not have to keep living by impossible standards.
Compassionate, insight-driven therapy can help you untangle perfectionism, burnout, identity struggles, and long-held expectations.
On the outside, you look successful. On the inside, it feels overwhelming.
You do not have to keep living by impossible standards.
Compassionate, insight-driven therapy can help you untangle perfectionism, burnout, identity struggles, and long-held expectations.
Live Life on
Your Own Terms
Live Life on Your Own Terms
Most therapy teaches you how to cope. I help you understand yourself outside of other people’s expectations so you can live a life that feels like it belongs to you.
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When Rest Feels Like Guilt
You‘ve always been the one who keeps everything together. You work hard. You show up.
You push through even when you are exhausted.
But no matter how much you do, it rarely feels enough.
Rest feels uncomfortable. A day off feels wrong. Even small breaks create a rush of guilt or pressure to be productive.
You hold yourself to standards that would be impossible for anyone else.
You may catch yourself thinking:
- If I stop, I am being lazy.
- Everyone is counting on me.
- I want more freedom, but I do not know how to allow it.
You want relief. You want permission to slow down.
You want a life that is shaped by your values, not fear or pressure.
Therapy can help you understand the roots of these patterns and create space for a different way of living.
My Approach to Therapy
Many people picture therapy as rigid or clinical. My work is different. After more than ten years in practice, I know that real change happens when therapy feels human.
I use an integrative style that meets you where you are. I draw from ACT, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based approaches, but the work is not about completing tasks. It is relational and collaborative.
It is grounded in a warm relationship that gives you space to understand your patterns with clarity and compassion.
Our sessions move at your rhythm. We look beneath the habits that keep you in overdrive. We sort out what truly belongs to you and what came from family, society, culture, or survival.
There is no pressure to perform. No checklist. Just room for honesty and growth. All parts of you are welcomed.
This approach is for people who want more than coping skills. People who want deeper insight and meaningful change.
Life After Therapy
It can be hard to imagine a calmer life when you have been running on pressure for so long.
Therapy can help you picture what is possible.
After working with me, you may find yourself:
- Taking a real day off without guilt.
- Noticing when you are running on dirty fuel and choosing sustainable motivation instead.
- Feeling empowered to make choices based on what you want.
- Ending the day with a quieter mind and a more relaxed body.
- Showing up with the people you care about without feeling drained.
- Handling stress without spiraling.
- Hearing a kinder inner voice.
- Feeling safe to show up as your real self.
Real change is possible.
If you’re ready to feel better, I’m here to help.
It’s normal to feel skeptical — especially if you’ve tried therapy before and nothing seemed to shift.
This work is different.
Reaching out is the first step.
Click below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Meet Dr. Kelly
I have spent more than ten years helping high-achieving people find relief from burnout, self-criticism, and the pressure to hold everything together.
I create a space where you can show up as your real self and grow – without pressure. I listen closely. I pay attention to the patterns that drain you.
We’ll sort out what belongs to you and what you no longer want to carry.
I work with people who are driven, thoughtful, and often exhausted from holding so much.
My goal is to help you feel understood and supported so you can live in a way that feels honest and sustainable.
Why People Choose To Work With Me
Therapy that goes deeper than coping skills
I help you get underneath the stress so the change lasts.
Insight work that shifts how you live
This is not symptom management. It is real understanding.
True gender competence
You do not have to educate me. I understand trans health and gender identity, and the ways gender norms influence all of us.
An affirming space for LGBTQ+, trans, poly, and kink-aligned clients
You can bring your full self without judgment.
Expertise with emotionally immature parents and childhood trauma.
I understand the weight you carried long before adulthood.
Long-term relational therapy
We build a meaningful relationship that supports lasting change.
A warm, conversational, decolonized approach
Therapy feels human here. Collaborative. Grounded. Aware of the systems that shaped you.
Support from someone who understands high achievers
I know the pressure to perform. I help you live from alignment instead of fear.
Why People Choose To Work With Me
Therapy that goes deeper than coping skills
I help you get underneath the stress so the change lasts.
Insight work that shifts how you live
This is not symptom management. It is real understanding.
True gender competence
You do not have to educate me. I understand trans health and gender identity, and the ways gender norms influence all of us.
An affirming space for LGBTQ+, trans, poly, and kink-aligned clients
You can bring your full self without judgment.
Expertise with emotionally immature parents and childhood trauma.
I understand the weight you carried long before adulthood.
Long-term relational therapy
We build a meaningful relationship that supports lasting change.
A warm, conversational, decolonized approach
Therapy feels human here. Collaborative. Grounded. Aware of the systems that shaped you.
Support from someone who understands high achievers
I know the pressure to perform. I help you live from alignment instead of fear.
My Specialties
High-achieving, externally “successful” adults who feel anxious, unfulfilled, and disconnected from their own definition of success.
Affirming therapy for transgender and gender-diverse adults seeking support, clarity, and a place where they don’t have to explain themselves or hide who they are.
Support for adults who grew up caregiving, over-functioning, or suppressing their needs — and are now ready to understand their past and build healthier patterns.
I Offer Online Therapy Across These 42 States:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
I Offer Online Therapy Across These 42 States:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you charge per session?
Intake Appointment (first session) – $265
Individual Therapy (55 minutes) – $250
Rates for all services are reviewed prior to beginning treatment. Extended sessions or specialized services may vary in cost and will always be discussed in advance. Payment is due at the time of each session unless another arrangement has been made. Major credit and debit cards, as well as HSA cards, are accepted.
Therapy fees vary depending on a clinician’s training, specialization, experience, and location. My rates reflect doctoral-level education, years of clinical experience, specialized training, and a private practice structure designed to support focused, individualized care.
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments are offered each year for individuals experiencing significant financial hardship. These spots are currently full, and due to demand, a waitlist is not maintained.
Do you take insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. Clients pay for sessions at the time of service. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, I can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm your out-of-network mental health benefits, deductible, and reimbursement rates.
Otherwise, you can choose to see me privately and not involve your insurance at all. See why many of my clients choose this option below.
Why do many clients choose to pay privately instead of using insurance benefits?
Many of my clients choose to work privately because it allows for greater flexibility, privacy, and autonomy in treatment.
When using insurance for psychotherapy, a mental health diagnosis is required and becomes part of your medical record. Insurance companies may also request documentation to determine medical necessity and approve continued sessions. Additionally, insurance plans often limit the number of sessions covered and restrict which providers you may see.
Working outside of insurance allows us to focus solely on your goals without session limits, medical necessity reviews, or third-party oversight. Many clients appreciate the added privacy and control this structure provides. This can also be particularly helpful for individuals seeking therapy for personal growth, relationship concerns, work stress, or other challenges that may not meet insurance criteria for coverage.
Operating independently also allows me to maintain a smaller, focused caseload and devote my time and attention to clinical work rather than time consuming administrative negotiations with insurance companies.
If you have questions about out-of-network benefits or would like help understanding your options, I’m happy to discuss that with you.
Do you offer in-person or online therapy?
Journey Psychological Services is a fully online practice. I provide telehealth services to clients in 42 states through PSYPACT participation and individual state licensure. All sessions and services are conducted via secure, HIPAA compliant video, so there is no physical office location.
Online therapy allows for flexibility, discretion, and continuity of care. Many clients appreciate being able to attend sessions from their home, office, or while traveling without the added time and stress of commuting.
How do I set up an initial appointment?
If you’re ready to move forward, you may schedule your first full session or a complimentary 15-minute consultation using the link below.
Select “Psychological Intake” to book your first full appointment.
Select “Initial Consultation” if you’d prefer a brief call to discuss fit and ask questions before scheduling.
If you would like to reach out directly, you may also use the contact page. I respond to messages within two business days.
What are your hours?
Start Creating a Life That Fits You
1
Schedule a Complimentary
Consultation
Reach out through the contact form or email to set up a 15-minute consult.
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We'll Map Out
How Therapy Can Help
Together, we’ll talk through what’s going on and outline how we could work together and ensure I’m the right therapist to work with you.
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Take the first step toward a life that is truly yours
Begin therapy that helps you build a life that supports who you really are.