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Crystal Kelly

Crystal Kelly

LMFT

Therapist · Florida · 11+ years of experience

Practical therapy for anger and daily stress

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  • Anger and stress-focused
  • Skills and communication
  • Compassionate guidance

About Crystal

Crystal Kelly is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage anger, stress, and relationship problems. She focuses on creating a calm, direct space where clients can talk about what feels most urgent and start to make small changes. Crystal uses everyday language and practical steps so conversations stay clear and useful.

She draws on client-centered work to put a person's goals first and on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness tools are used when people need skills for strong emotions or intense reactions. Motivational interviewing techniques support change when someone feels stuck or unsure.

Crystal has practiced for 11 years as an LMFT in Florida. That experience includes helping people with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, and substance-related concerns. She also supports those working through family of origin issues, codependency, and difficulties with commitment or attachment.

Sessions emphasize practical coping skills, clearer communication, and step-by-step plans for everyday problems. Crystal helps people build routines and skills they can actually use between meetings. The work blends short-term problem solving with deeper attention to personal history when needed.

Her approach respects cultural background and personal values while keeping therapy focused on concrete changes. For someone dealing with anger or recurring conflict, Crystal aims to make therapy feel approachable and directly helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and experience, letting conversations steer the pace and topics so work stays relevant to daily life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which many people practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping collaboration central to planning.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats are easier for quick symptom check-ins while others allow longer skill-building work, so ask about what best matches your needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMFT · No. MT4455
NPI
1346967023

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, ADHD, substance concerns, and self-esteem challenges.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The style is practical and person-centered, combining clear goals with skills training and reflective conversation to help clients make steady progress.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LMFT and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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