Kelly Gulat, LPC | Therapist in Virginia

gentle guidance
practical tools
collaborative goal-setting

About Kelly

Kelly Gulat is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and identity concerns. Kelly aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person’s story.

She treats people as whole, complex individuals. Sessions address many parts of life that affect well-being, such as relationships, communication, boundaries, and self-esteem. She also supports those facing caregiving strain, chronic illness, or major life transitions.

Her style centers on listening and collaboration. Kelly creates an open space to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She works with clients to set realistic goals and develop practical tools that fit daily life.

Kelly uses a mix of approaches depending on what each person needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and skills from mindfulness and DBT to manage strong emotions. This flexible approach helps tailor sessions to real problems like sleep disruption, anger, or codependency.

Many people come to address specific concerns such as parenting strain, relationship patterns, ADHD, or career stress. Others seek help with more complex issues like bipolar mood management, trauma, or grief. Kelly welcomes honest conversations and partners with people to find clearer direction and greater balance.

How Kelly’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Kelly frequently uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns so sessions reflect what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people try new patterns to reduce anxiety or mood problems. Dialectical behavior therapy adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Kelly will talk with each person about goals, challenges, and preferences. Together they decide which combination of approaches fits best and adjust the plan as work progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats Kelly currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting down travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. They can also support steady practice of skills between meetings, such as mindfulness exercises or behavior tracking. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively across remote sessions when the approach matches the person’s needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationship and family concerns, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Kelly describes a collaborative, listening-first approach. She aims to create an open space to talk and then works with clients to set realistic goals and practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She holds a Virginia LPC and has 11 years of experience providing clinical therapy within a longer mental health career.

Where is Kelly located and licensed?

Kelly practices in Virginia and holds the LPC credential in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with Kelly?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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