Rosemary Kells , LPC

Rosemary Kells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with 17 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Applied Behavioral Science with a Systems Counseling track from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and completed a clinical internship at Preferred Child & Family Services in Twin Falls, Idaho. Her training also includes post-graduate workshops and coursework through the University of Washington, and she has worked through her own therapeutic experience at Virginia Mason Medical Center Behavioral Health Services in Seattle, Washington.

Rosemary’s approach to therapy is eclectic, grounded in person-centered and psychodynamic ideas while incorporating practical techniques such as problem-solving, goal-setting, and communication skills training. She and the client explore patterns of thoughts and feelings that often stem from family of origin and examine how those patterns affect present-day relationships and emotional responses. Viewing therapy as a collaborative process, Rosemary helps people increase self-awareness, develop more effective coping strategies, and reduce distressing emotions and interpersonal conflicts.

Rosemary holds the credential LPC - 3954, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, reflecting her licensure to provide counseling in the state of Idaho.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Rosemary Kells

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and emotional patterns in current relationships. It helps people understand connection needs and work through challenges related to trust, closeness, and abandonment.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s experience and priorities, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s goals drive the work. This approach is well suited for building self-awareness, improving communication, and strengthening decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop alternative coping strategies. CBT is often used for managing stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rosemary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Rosemary is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for people who live far from in-person services. These options allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.