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Kelly Brown

Therapist · Connecticut

Kelly Brown

LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

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Experience
10 years
Based in
Connecticut
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Focus on addictions
  • Skills and insight
  • Value-driven work

About Kelly

Kelly Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who blends practical tools with compassionate conversation. She focuses on substance use and addictive disorders, anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns while responding to each person's situation. Kelly draws on her clinical experience and everyday life lessons to keep sessions grounded and approachable.

She has worked in behavioral health since 2009 and brings ten years of focused clinical practice. That background includes helping people who struggle with binge eating, panic, trauma, and grief. Kelly adapts her style to match the needs and goals a person brings to therapy rather than using a single method for everyone.

Her approach combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based work along with Narrative and existential ideas. Sessions often involve practical strategies for managing emotions, skills practice, and talking through patterns that keep problems repeating. She also pays attention to life transitions and how they affect everyday functioning.

Clients can expect a straightforward and warm interaction where humor and honesty are used when helpful. Kelly emphasizes clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. She aims to help clients gain tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and make decisions that fit their values.

Outside clinical work, Kelly balances her professional role with family life, which informs her understanding of change and role shifts. Prospective clients are invited to consider what matters most to them and bring those concerns to an initial conversation.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
Connecticut · 009915

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work

Kelly often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to create practical steps people can try. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, and it can be useful for managing intense emotions and urges.

Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolkit and looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. This approach can help people notice and change repeating patterns that affect intimacy and trust. Choosing the best approach is collaborative - the therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals, and adjust methods as work progresses to find what fits you best.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a schedule. Talk with the therapist about what will work practically for you, and together you can match the format and pace to your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and addictive disorders, eating concerns including binge eating, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her way of working?

Kelly mixes practical skills training with conversations about patterns and meaning. She uses techniques to manage symptoms and also looks at how life stories and relationships affect behavior.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Kelly has been in the behavioral health field since 2009 and has ten years of focused clinical practice supporting people with addiction, mood, and eating-related issues.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the credential LCSW, which is listed as CT LCSW, and she practices in Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats should I expect?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person meetings are available.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kelly?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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