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Darcie Kelly

Darcie Kelly, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Montana

Experienced LICSW focused on practical change

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  • Depression and mood
  • Trauma and anxiety
  • Behavior-focused care

About Darcie

Darcie Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of clinical experience. She brings practical, down-to-earth help for people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stresses. Her tone in session is warm and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward meaningful change.

Kelly trained in psychology and social work and completed additional graduate study in applied behavior analysis. Over her career she has focused on behavior change and recovery from mood and trauma-related difficulties. She draws on multiple approaches so sessions are tailored to the issue and the person's preferences.

In a typical session she mixes skill-building with reflection. That can mean learning new ways to manage panic or mood shifts, practicing tools to handle difficult emotions, or talking through relationship and intimacy concerns. She also works with people facing grief, parenting strain, body-image and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is relaxed and nonjudgmental. She describes her work as collaborative and direct - offering clear suggestions while listening closely to each person's experience. The aim is practical progress: clearer coping skills, steadier mood, and better day-to-day functioning.

People who choose her often want a clinician who uses real-world strategies alongside attention to attachment and values. If you prefer a straightforward, respectful approach that emphasizes behavior change and emotional understanding, she may be a good fit.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It can help when depression or anxiety makes it hard to act on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches concrete skills for reducing panic, low mood, and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try techniques aligned with your needs, and adjust the plan together. That means sessions can shift between skill practice, values work, and talking about relationships until you and the therapist find what helps most.

Because the biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around life obligations, shorten check-in meetings when needed, and use focused skill-practice between sessions. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and let them keep therapy in a regular routine, while still allowing active work on panic, mood, trauma recovery, and relationship issues.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, relationship and intimacy topics, grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue, among other related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is warm and direct. Sessions combine listening with practical skill-building and behavior-focused techniques tailored to each person.

What is her professional background?

She has about 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has graduate study in applied behavior analysis in addition to social work training.

Which credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

Credentials shown are LICSW and LCSW, with licensure noted in New Hampshire (NH LICSW) and Montana (MT LCSW), and practice located in Montana.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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

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