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Kelly McBride

Experienced counselor focusing on practical growth

LPC Texas

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kelly

Kelly McBride is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who guides people working through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life transitions. With three decades of clinical experience, she draws on a broad toolkit to help clients identify strengths and move toward clearer goals.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative spirit that centers the client's perspective. Kelly blends practical, solution-minded interventions with client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques.

She focuses on understanding the whole person and tailoring conversations and plans to meet individual needs, whether someone is navigating relationship shifts, workplace stress, feelings of isolation, or questions about purpose. Kelly aims to be a steady partner in the process, helping clients cultivate insight, build coping skills, and discover actionable steps that fit their life circumstances.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change



Kelly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, translate those insights into concrete behavior changes, and develop coping skills for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress. She also incorporates client-centered principles that prioritize empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to steer the conversation and define their goals in ways that feel meaningful.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Kelly partners with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online work offers flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. Clients may meet through video calls or phone sessions for real-time conversation, or use live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and depression, along with related issues such as communication problems, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with solution-focused and mindfulness-informed techniques, and she uses cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help clients develop practical coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
Kelly brings 30 years of professional experience to her work, which informs her practical and flexible approach to care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 12206 and maintains her practice within that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English