- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- Family of origin
About Keli
Keli Stalder is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with five years of clinical experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to LGBT identities. She also supports people who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, confidence, and major life changes. Keli’s work includes attention to family of origin issues and related family problems. Sessions are aimed at practical steps people can use between meetings.
Keli uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep old problems repeating. She and the client look at how roles, expectations, and messages from childhood continue to affect daily life. The focus is on noticing those patterns and testing small changes in thinking and behavior.
In sessions she helps people name difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, or grief and then plan clear coping strategies. She addresses body image, chronic illness or pain concerns, and sexual culture topics like BDSM and non-monogamous relationships without judgment. Fertility worries, first responder stress, and living with HIV or gender dysphoria are also within her scope of concern.
Keli tends to use practical, evidence-based techniques that guide short-term behavioral changes alongside longer conversations about values and identity. She encourages homework-style experiments so clients can see what shifts in daily life feel like.
People who choose her often want direct feedback and clear next steps. She works in English and practices in Texas. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many evidence-based approaches are brief and action-oriented, which translates well to remote work. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to shift mood and anxiety. This approach helps with stress, depression, and self-esteem by turning insights into practical steps.Another common approach used with these concerns is behavioral activation, which encourages pacing activity and reintroducing meaningful tasks when motivation is low. This method is straightforward to plan together and track between sessions, which can help with low mood and seasonal changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick techniques that match the person's goals, values, and daily life. That may mean combining short behavioral tools with deeper conversations about family of origin and identity to see what fits best.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current options before booking. In practice, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to ordinary routines so therapy fits into everyday life without requiring long blocks of time.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT issues, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues and relationship structures such as polyamory.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational problem-solving. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, testing small changes, and planning clear coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LPC. That experience includes a range of mood and identity-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. Sessions are conducted from her Texas practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the intake steps.
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