Kelly Owens , LMHC

Kelly Owens is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings a warm, compassionate approach to therapeutic work. She trained at the University at Buffalo and completed graduate studies at Hofstra University. With years of experience across a range of mental health settings, she has developed practical skills supporting people through anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, elevated stress, and major life transitions.

Kelly adapts her clinical approach to match each person's needs, drawing on evidence-informed methods while keeping sessions grounded in empathy and understanding. She is experienced in remote care and comfortable working through video, phone, chat, and messaging formats. Sessions focus on clarifying therapy goals, exploring patterns that maintain distress, and building skills and insights to support lasting change.

Known for a non-judgmental stance and steady support, Kelly aims to create a collaborative environment where clients can examine challenges and try new strategies at their own pace. She holds an LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in New York (NY LMHC 008164).

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Kelly Owens integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship and helps people explore their feelings and values so they can set meaningful goals and build self-understanding. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and life transitions. EMDR is a structured approach often used to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact, which can be helpful for people managing complex trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Kelly works with each person to consider symptoms, history, and personal preferences to determine which methods or combination of methods fit best. She emphasizes shared decision-making so clients feel involved in their care plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain consistency during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still working toward meaningful progress.