Bryan Kelly, LMFT

Therapist in Connecticut

Bryan Kelly is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut with 12 years of clinical experience.

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Licensed inConnecticut
License2629
NPI 1780484048
Experience12+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Bryan

Bryan Kelly is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on straightforward, practical help for people worn down by stress, anxiety, anger, or difficulties in relationships. Bryan aims to give people usable tools they can apply outside the therapy room.

He frames work around real-life problems, not just talking about feelings. Sessions often center on learning coping skills, changing unhelpful patterns, and reshaping the stories people tell about themselves.

Background and approach

That includes attention to attachment concerns and how early relationship patterns show up now. His approach blends techniques from cognitive behavioral work and emotion-focused methods to make change more concrete. He also draws on dialectical strategies to manage strong emotions and on existential ideas when clients want to tackle meaning and purpose.

The focus is on what helps a person move forward day to day. Clients can expect a direct, human style rather than clinical distance. Bryan describes himself as a person first and a therapist second, and he prioritizes honesty and practical problem solving.

He aims to help people notice their resilience and build habits that hold up outside sessions. Sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines. Language of service is English and his practice is located in Connecticut.

Credentials

LMFT (Connecticut): License 2629 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1780484048 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How therapy approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current trust and closeness. Online sessions let people reflect on those patterns and practice new ways of relating in conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what works. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and self-critical thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches clear skills for managing intense emotion, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflicts without escalation. Those skills are practical and can be used between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods fit best.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and homework support easier. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice skills between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coaching for life goals. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, loneliness, men's issues, and social anxiety.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that aims to teach skills for everyday life. Sessions emphasize clear tools and real-world practice rather than abstract theory.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 12 years of experience working with people who struggle with anger, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and he practices in Connecticut.

Can sessions be done in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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