Kelly Conlon

Kelly Conlon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing eating and body-image concerns, addiction issues, grief, parenting strain, and career-related stress. Kelly aims to make therapy feel accessible and grounded for people at different life stages.

Kelly earned an undergraduate degree in Childhood and Family Development from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Early in training she worked with college students, people with Alzheimer’s and their families, and provided spiritual counseling. Since returning to Georgia she has worked in mental health hospitals, residential and outpatient eating disorder centers, outpatient substance treatment, and private practice.

Her style is warm, direct, and respectful. She describes the therapy space as supportive and non-judgmental. Sessions aim to help people build practical skills, increase self-worth, and handle relationship or family challenges. Kelly also uses humor when appropriate to ease tension and build connection.

Kelly draws from several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. She tailors methods to fit each person’s needs and personality rather than using a single fixed plan. That means she will work with clients to set realistic goals and try strategies that fit their life.

Outside of work she enjoys hiking, cooking, travel, reading, and spending time with family, friends, and her pets. These interests inform a practical, down-to-earth approach to the challenges people bring to therapy.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to connection patterns formed in close relationships and helps people understand and shift those patterns to improve trust and closeness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, personality, and everyday life. She adapts techniques rather than following a single plan, so sessions can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different tools such as homework between sessions or focused skill practice without changing their routine. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your life.