- Person-centered approach
- Focus on skills
- Trauma aware
About Kelli
Kelli Means is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) who focuses on practical, straightforward therapy. She uses a conversational, person-centered style and aims to help people build skills for day-to-day life. Kelli speaks plainly and is direct when needed, while adapting her approach to each person's needs.
She trained in psychology and counseling, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State College. Kelli has nine years of professional experience working in mental health and addictions settings. Much of her work has been in nonprofit agencies that serve people with limited resources.
Kelli has provided care in a range of places, including inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, school settings, and residential substance use treatment. She has worked with adults across concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, substance use, and mood symptoms. Her background includes experience with stress, grief, self-esteem, and identity issues.
In sessions she blends client-centered methods with solution-focused tools, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and somatic options depending on what a person needs. Her goal is to help people learn coping skills, set clear goals, and practice assertiveness so they can make changes that matter.
Kelli emphasizes building trust first. She does not try to "fix" people; instead she helps them find direction and skills to manage life’s challenges. She welcomes questions and collaborative work toward realistic, usable change.
Approaches that translate to online work
Kelli often uses client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches that fit well for online care. Client-centered work focuses on listening and helping a person set their own goals; it’s useful when someone wants support in making decisions or building confidence. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and move toward goals at their own pace. These methods are collaborative, and Kelli will work with each person to decide which approach or combination feels most helpful. Finding the right fit is part of the process and she adjusts plans based on a person’s goals and preferences.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, make follow-up sessions easier to schedule, and allow focused check-ins without a long commute. Online sessions can support skill practice, goal setting, and ongoing conversations in a way that fits regular life routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Nebraska, South Dakota, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kelli works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship issues, and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is welcoming and conversational. She is direct when needed and adapts methods to what each person wants and needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience in mental health and addictions, with time spent in inpatient, outpatient, school-based, and residential treatment settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices from Nebraska and South Dakota licensing backgrounds with her work based in Nebraska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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