Kelly Owens, LMHC

Kelly Owens is a licensed mental health clinician who brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to therapy. She practices in New York and also holds licensure as a professional counselor in Colorado. With nine years of experience in the mental health field and roughly eight years focused on individual therapy, Kelly has worked across a range of clinical settings and developed a particular expertise in anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, stress, and life transitions.

Kelly trained at the University at Buffalo for her undergraduate work and completed graduate study at Hofstra University. She is credentialed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which indicates specialized training to provide psychotherapy and mental health treatment. Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR for trauma processing, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives, and she adapts techniques to match each person’s needs.

In sessions Kelly aims to provide warmth, understanding, and practical guidance while working toward the client’s stated goals. She approaches therapy in a nonjudgmental way, partnering with clients to identify barriers and develop steps forward. Kelly is experienced in virtual care and offers flexible options for those navigating busy schedules or life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-direction - it suits people seeking empathy and personal growth. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. EMDR is an approach used to process traumatic memories and the emotional responses tied to them, and can be helpful for people coping with complex trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors methods over time so therapy remains practical and responsive.

Online therapy with Kelly offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, accessible care that aligns with each client’s needs.