Kellie Kiernan , LPCC

Kellie Kiernan is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) and a registered art therapist (AT-R) practicing in Ohio with 15 years of experience supporting adults ages 18 and older. She blends clinical counseling and art therapy training - holding a master’s degree in counseling plus a master’s degree in art therapy - to help clients explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through both talk-based and creative approaches.

Kellie provides counseling by appointment using chat messaging sessions only and does not offer video or phone sessions. She only treats people who are physically located in and residents of the state of Ohio, as her licensure is held in that state. The first meeting functions as an initial consultation and assessment to determine whether her expertise is a good match for the client’s needs.

Her areas of focus include anxiety, anger management and emotion regulation, depression (excluding severe treatment-resistant cases), stress management with relaxation and mindfulness techniques, trauma, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and confidence building, assertive communication, healthy boundary development, and social anxiety. Kellie aims to create an open environment where these issues can be explored objectively and collaboratively.

Operational details include hours of Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with messages sent outside of a scheduled appointment typically answered within 24 to 48 hours. If a client is more than seven minutes late to a session, the session is canceled and may be rescheduled. Kellie does not provide clinical notes, legal documents, FMLA or disability paperwork, DSM-5 diagnoses for forms, letters, or similar documents. Clients are asked to be in a quiet, interruption-free space for sessions and not to drive or travel while engaged in a session for safety reasons.