Kelly Sheets, LPC
Conversational therapy for trauma, addiction, and lasting change
- Existential focused counseling
- Trauma and addiction support
- Practical coping strategies
About Kelly Sheets
Kelly Sheets is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee who brings 8 years of experience supporting adults with concerns often seen in clinical mental health settings, including PTSD (with a strong focus on combat-related trauma), substance use disorders, OCD, and borderline personality disorder, primarily in men. Much of her professional background has been shaped by work in a residential alcohol and drug treatment program, where she regularly helped clients navigate co-occurring conditions that can intensify or maintain addiction and related struggles.
Her style is conversational and approachable, grounded primarily in Existential therapy, with additional methods integrated as needed to fit each person and situation. She draws on training in social psychology to help connect everyday patterns of behavior, beliefs, and emotions to broader human experiences, offering perspective that can reduce isolation and support meaningful change. Kelly’s approach emphasizes that each individual ultimately knows their own life best, while therapy can provide insight, guidance, and a steady sounding board for fears, thoughts, and emotions.
Kelly is also involved in research in a university setting and earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She has a particular interest in PTSD related to combat and recognizes that reaching out for help, especially after a traumatic event, can be a courageous first step.
Her style is conversational and approachable, grounded primarily in Existential therapy, with additional methods integrated as needed to fit each person and situation. She draws on training in social psychology to help connect everyday patterns of behavior, beliefs, and emotions to broader human experiences, offering perspective that can reduce isolation and support meaningful change. Kelly’s approach emphasizes that each individual ultimately knows their own life best, while therapy can provide insight, guidance, and a steady sounding board for fears, thoughts, and emotions.
Kelly is also involved in research in a university setting and earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from East Tennessee State University. She has a particular interest in PTSD related to combat and recognizes that reaching out for help, especially after a traumatic event, can be a courageous first step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelly Sheets have?
Kelly Sheets has 8 years of experience providing therapy and mental health support.
Is Kelly Sheets a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kelly Sheets is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details include TN LPC 5475 and MI LPC 6401224045.
In which languages does Kelly Sheets provide therapy?
Kelly Sheets provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Sheets located?
Kelly Sheets is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Kelly Sheets as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Sheets through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Kelly Sheets work with international clients?
No. Kelly Sheets does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly Sheets 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 to help 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.
Therapeutic Tools That Fit Online Life
Kelly Sheets draws from several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, then practicing alternatives that better support day-to-day functioning. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors are getting in the way of work, relationships, or routines.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while staying connected to personal values. Rather than getting stuck in a battle with symptoms, ACT emphasizes building psychological flexibility and choosing actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which many people find helpful when coping with trauma, addiction recovery, or major life changes.
Existential Therapy, a primary foundation in her work, invites thoughtful exploration of meaning, identity, responsibility, and the impact of past experiences. It can support people who feel disconnected, uncertain, or weighed down by long-standing patterns and questions about what comes next.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and therapy is collaborative. Kelly works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting strategies as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules and maintain continuity from week to week.