Kelsey Kirkwood, LPCC

Kelsey Kirkwood is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with five years of clinical experience. She supports people facing addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Kelsey emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach that invites open sharing of thoughts and feelings. She aims to build a collaborative space where clients feel heard and can explore coping strategies, emotional processing, and practical steps toward recovery and improved relationships. Her practice attends to a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, and she works with individuals across differing life stages and identities.

Kelsey recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and values each person’s decision to seek support. She partners with clients to clarify goals, identify strengths, and take manageable steps forward, adapting interventions to match what feels most helpful for the individual at that time.

Approaches that guide online therapy and practical benefits

Kelsey draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a compassionate, accepting environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people build insight, self-acceptance, and stronger coping skills for a range of concerns including relationship and self-esteem issues.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and addressing patterns that interfere with daily functioning. In addition, Kelsey incorporates Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and to increase motivation, which is often helpful for addiction and behavior-change goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelsey works with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies over time to meet evolving needs.

Online therapy with Kelsey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and formats that suit different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments.