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Crystal Kelly, LMFT

Compassionate therapy for growth and resilience
  • Trauma informed support
  • Relationship and attachment focus
  • Tools for life transitions

About Crystal Kelly

Crystal Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida who supports people as they navigate complicated emotions and major life stressors. Her work is rooted in compassionate, culturally-informed counseling that recognizes each person’s background, values, and lived experience. With a focus on empowerment and practical change, she helps clients make sense of what they are going through while building skills that support steadier emotional well-being.

Crystal has experience working with concerns such as depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and self-esteem. She aims to create a warm, affirming space where clients can reflect on patterns, process painful experiences, and move toward personal growth at a pace that feels manageable. She is especially passionate about supporting young adults, women, and individuals facing social anxiety, attachment-related concerns, and life transitions.

Using evidence-based methods, Crystal helps clients strengthen resilience, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Her approach is informed by an appreciation for the intersection of emotional healing, personal history, and cultural identity, and she brings genuine empathy, respect, and professional guidance to the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Crystal Kelly have?

Crystal Kelly has 11 years of experience providing therapy.

Is Crystal Kelly a licensed therapist?

Yes. Crystal Kelly is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license is FL LMFT MT4455.

In which languages does Crystal Kelly provide therapy?

Crystal Kelly provides therapy in English.

Where is Crystal Kelly located?

Crystal Kelly is located in Florida.

How can I work with Crystal Kelly as my therapist?

You can work with Crystal Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on your preferences and what is available.

Does Crystal Kelly work with international clients?

No. Crystal Kelly does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Crystal Kelly cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Care, Designed for Online Connection

Crystal Kelly draws from several evidence-based approaches that translate well to online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where clients can explore emotions, identity, and life experiences while setting the pace for change. It can be especially helpful for people working through self-esteem concerns, life transitions, or the effects of past experiences.

Crystal also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice more balanced ways of thinking and responding, which can support work around stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can be useful during intense emotional periods or when building steadier coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Crystal collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what feels most helpful, and adjust strategies based on preferences and progress over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while staying connected to consistent support.

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