Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Kelly Brock

Kelly Brock, LCSW, LISW

Pennsylvania

LCSW in Pennsylvania - family of origin issues

See online therapy options
  • Attachment-based work
  • CBT techniques
  • Narrative approaches

About Kelly

Kelly Brock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. She holds LCSW in Pennsylvania and LISW in Iowa. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma and abuse, and she also addresses family of origin and attachment concerns.

Kelly keeps first sessions straightforward. She asks what is happening now and what the person hopes to change. Together they outline practical steps and a flexible plan to start addressing goals. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that began in childhood and how those patterns show up now.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Education in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed additional coursework and a mental health certification during her MSW training and has worked in mobile crisis intervention and community settings.

Kelly uses talk-based approaches that look at relationships, meaning, and behavior. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations. She uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the person.

Practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative work are used to name unhelpful patterns and to try different ways of responding. Motivational interviewing techniques support change when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies rather than labels or jargon.

Approaches used in online sessions

Kelly commonly integrates attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Attachment-based work looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence expectations and responses in adult life; it helps people understand why certain interactions feel difficult. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete alternatives to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She also draws on client-centered principles to keep the session focused on the client's priorities and on motivational interviewing when someone feels unsure about change. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then choose methods to try together.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening commute time, or using a brief check-in when life is hectic. Online work can make it easier to schedule consistent meetings and to try therapeutic tools between sessions without major disruption to daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania, Iowa

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family background?

She works with issues like attachment problems, abandonment, and patterns that come from the family of origin. These concerns are discussed in the context of current life stress and relationships.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a conversational, client-centered style that focuses on practical steps. Sessions look at patterns and try usable strategies rather than heavy theory.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, crisis intervention, and related settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

Kelly holds LCSW in Pennsylvania and LISW in Iowa and practices from Pennsylvania as listed.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and services are offered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.

Kelly BrockLCSW, LISW

See online therapy options