Kelly Gesker, LPCC, LPC

Kelly Gesker is a licensed therapist based in Montana with 27 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. She holds the credentials LPCC and LPC - indicating Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a relaxed, approachable style to her work.

Kelly offers a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and situations. She is described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, and she often brings a sense of humor to sessions when appropriate. Her work emphasizes identifying each person’s strengths and building on them to overcome obstacles related to stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting, trauma, and other concerns.

In both individual and family work, Kelly focuses on practical ways to sort through what feels overwhelming now and to develop coping strategies that fit daily life. She generally checks messages several times per day Monday through Saturday and responds as promptly as possible, while balancing other professional and personal responsibilities.

Kelly acknowledges that reaching out is a key first step and aims to guide clients through the online counseling process with clear information and collaborative planning. If someone feels they are in crisis or needs immediate help, she advises contacting 1-800-273-TALK or 911. Kelly looks forward to working with those ready to take steps toward change.