Kelli Pinion

Compassionate therapy grounded in practical tools

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kelli

Kelli Pinion is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, career concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, and major life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses related challenges such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, attachment and adoption-related issues, body image, caregiver stress, panic attacks, personality concerns, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Her style blends practical skill-building with empathic listening, helping clients cultivate self-compassion while learning tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance-oriented and mindfulness-based strategies, and draws on client-centered principles to tailor sessions to each person’s values and goals. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when clients want to clarify priorities and make concrete changes.

Across six years of professional practice Kelli aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where exploration and action coexist. She welcomes clients seeking therapeutic support that honors personal beliefs and fosters clearer communication, renewed purpose, and more sustainable coping in daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Two of the primary approaches Kelli incorporates are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood; it often involves practical exercises and skill practice between sessions. ACT emphasizes clarifying values, accepting uncomfortable emotions, and committing to meaningful action, which can help with grief, life transitions, and feelings of emptiness or lack of purpose.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Kelli works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays relevant to each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage in skill-building, values clarification, and solution-focused work from locations that fit their schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other life commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelli support?

Kelli works with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, anger, career issues, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas like adoption and foster care, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, panic attacks, and multicultural concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her work mixes practical, skills-based methods with empathic, person-centered care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Kelli has six years of experience as a practicing therapist and focuses on combining evidence-informed tools with compassionate support to help clients navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.

Where does she practice and what are her credentials?

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC, holding NC LCMHC 16540, and provides services to clients who live in that state as well as accepting international clients.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is open to working with international clients in that language.

What session formats are available with Kelli?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are sessions priced and what is the payment structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so pricing may change based on those factors.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Sleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English