Welcome to Life Coaching and Counseling with Dr. Kelly, PLLC
Dr. Walter John Kelly, Jr. is a certified life coach and psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience.
Description of services
Despite having similar goals, counseling and life coaching achieve these objectives in vastly dissimilar ways. Dr. Kelly meets the requirements for both of these categories. During the initial consultation, you will have the opportunity to determine whether the most beneficial course of treatment for you will be counseling, life coaching, or a combination of the two.
Skills
Welcome! I'm Dr. Kelly, and I'm honored you've taken this courageous first step toward healing. I'm here to support you. As a former Naval officer, I've dedicated my career to supporting servicemembers, their families and veterans on their healing journeys. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where your experiences are understood and respected. Together, we'll use a strengths-based, compassionate framework to explore what matters to you and build a path toward well-being and resilience.
Thank you for considering me as your guide. I look forward to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and hope.
About ME
I have over 25 years of professional work experience and am licensed in Michigan. I am a Navy veteran (Lieutenant Commander) with OEF and OIF deployment experience (10 months). I served ten years on active duty and two years in the reserves. I attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning my DSW, and the University of Michigan for my MSW. I have experience helping clients suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I also assist clients with developing coping strategies for grief and loss concerns. You are the expert on your life's story and have many strengths that will help you overcome setbacks that challenge you. By the end of our treatment relationship, you will have the practical skills to address your concerns without the benefit of a therapist.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Commitment Issues, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and Shame, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Midlife Crisis, and Adjustment Disorders.
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Short-term therapeutic interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), REBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Years of Experience: 25+ Licensed in Michigan.
Payment via IVY Pay and Cash App $drjohnkelly009
SERVICES OFFERED:
Clinical services are offered via video sessions