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My name is Darcie Kelly, and I have over 16 years of experience as a clinical social worker. I am licensed in several states and have training in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities. This means that I can tailor your therapeutic experience to fit with your needs and preferences. I have experience helping clients recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life interfering stressors. I take a direct approach to healing, and I enjoy meeting her clients where they are, and at in any point in considering making change.
I earned my license as a Clinical Social Worker by first earning by BS in Psychology from Indiana University, Bloomington, and then my Master of Social Work from Walla Walla College in Missoula, Montana. I have also completed the non-terminal master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Montana State University, so much of my work fall under behavior change. I have used several evidence-based approaches to therapy including but not limited to, Solution focused and other Brief therapies, Cognitive Behavioral therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and other forms such as Attachment Theory. I am also knowledgeable about sexual issues as they relate to traditional and nontraditional relationships.
I am told I have a warm, endearing, relaxed, and inviting style to therapy that makes therapy feel welcoming, supportive and without judgment. I utilize both knowledge of brain science and psychotherapeutic approaches to provide a truly holistic and comprehensive approach to improving one’s mental health. When you join me, I will hold unconditional positive self-regard for you, and I will work to ensure that you feel supported and successful in achieving their goals.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Darcie Kelly. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Darcie has been wonderful to work with. She is understanding and compassionate. She provides actionable tools when I'm ready to work through things. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Darcie for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Darcie is great, she has helped me with so much.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Darcie for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Darcie is the best, she really helped me get out my own way and see things from a different perspective. Thank you!
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Darcie for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
Having worked in the Mental Health field, I know how important it is to find someone to resonate with. I feel Darcie does a phenomenal job at connecting! I’ve been able to address many different areas of life with Darcie and I always feel she has great insight, information, and analogies to help. I’ve never felt judgment, shame, or pressure and I always feel that Darcie holds space for me to be me. 10/10 I highly recommend Darcie Kelly!
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Darcie for 1 year and 8 months
Darcie cares. That in it of itself is huge. They are nonjudgmental. They try to understand and when they don’t they work to.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Darcie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Darcie has hands-down been one of the best therapists I've worked with. She quickly identified what the root of my struggles were and laid out workable actions to start shifting my damaging patterns. I've experienced immense growth during our weeks working together. She's welcoming and thoughtful, intuitive, funny, kind, and smart.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Darcie is incredibly supportive and caring. She makes me feel heard, valued and important. Darcie is very easy to talk to and has made me feel very comfortable just after a couple of sessions with her. I am very confident in her expertise to guide me through my problems. She is really good at checking in and giving me exercises to work on throughout the week. I would 10/10 recommend Darcie!
Written on Sep 04, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve had a couple video sessions with Darcie and some online chat here and there and I really feel comfortable expressing myself. I enjoy that I can be laid back and not feel so formal and sanitized and she’s had some great insights. My favorite thing about the insights is how gentle she is when she’s going to tell me something. She barely has scratched the surface of my issues but already has made me feel seen and heard and that has been greatly helpful
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
10/10
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very personable, and helpful in figuring out how to better cope with the issues I'm having. Also very pleasant to talk with, and gives tips and helpful excersizes to utilize.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Darcie is awesome!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I like Darcie allot , she allows me to be myself and is super comfortable with being herself which i love. we can be open and honest and joke with eachother yet also remain professional and serious . :) i’m very happy i ended up with darcie as my first ever therapist
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is responsive, respectful, and really listens. I look forward to our meetings every week!
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Darcie has been awesome, she also relates to a lot of my passions and understands them which helps. She is always looking for info to give to me around my concerns and shares any insight she finds helpful. I was honestly one or two more therapist from giving up on Better Help but when I found Darcie she clicked really well.
I would highly recommend her to anyone. It feels like I am talking to someone who is genuine, compassionate, and actually cares about me and my concerns.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I'm so happy I made the decision to use betterhelp. My therapist has taken the time to get to know me and help give me the right tools to help with my circumstances.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Darcie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Darcie is truly one of the best people I have ever met in my life and she has helped me tremendously. I can’t thank her enough!
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
Darcie takes the time to understand what I need help with. She offers a great perspective, and great advice. She is very understanding of when I am pushing to work on myself and when I just need a break to take things a bit slower.
Darcie takes time to create a personalized plan for me, and takes time to research topics that are helpful to me to offer personalized resources, goals, and all-in-all personalized therapy to help me with my specific needs. She even admits when she needs to do a bit more research on a topic so that she can offer the best help possible. I respect that a lot.
I would recommend her to anyone who needs a therapist to listen, understand, not judge, and work with their specific needs, without using a coockie-cutter approach.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Darcie is very very good. I felt heard and seen from the first session. She has a wonderfully kind demeanor and a great sense of humor.
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I appreciate Darcy so much. I needed a neutral third party to be honest and frank with me, and she has given me the feedback and printing when I need it.
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Darcie is wonderful. She listens, validates my feelings, and offers helpful suggestions for my life. She makes the most of our time in sessions and also between sessions via messaging. In the short time that I’ve been talking to her I feel more confident moving throughout my life.
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
I like Darcie - 100% ... How was I SO lucky to have her?
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Though our relationship has only been going on a few weeks and she is still learning about me and I about her I am already feeling that I made the correct decision reaching out. While I have yet to get into every facet of myself I feel confident in saying so. I feel heard by someone who has the experience and expertise to help me on this journey of self improvement.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
I recommend Darcie to anyone who is really willing and ready to do the work of self-discovery and healing. She's perceptive, insightful, and most importantly, she's very compassionate; not to mention skilled in her profession and clearly motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of her subscribers. Ask for her. You'll be glad you did - I sure am!
Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 4 months
Darcie has a light and warm persona and gives you exactly what you need at the time. She is direct and honest, which I love, and has given me so much perspective in a short amount of time. Very insightful and conscientious, she is highly recommended!
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
I've only been working with Darcie for a short period of time, but I can immediately feel how knowledgeable and caring she is. I love that I don't feel like just another session to her... I am a person and she respects and holds that. As I've been exploring some 'old' things that have resurfaced, Darcie has been an invaluable resource on this journey!
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
I e had a hard time in the past with counseling, but Darcie has really made this experience a positive one. And not because she’s telling me everything is going to be ok and just asks prodding questions, but because she listens and is very real. I truly appreciate the help she has already been able to provide in just a couple of sessions and conversations.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I highly recommend Darcie as a counselor, especially to handle complex issues surrounding specific phobias as well as general anxiety.
Written on May 08, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I felt that with the continuous support of Darcie, I could grow and step-by-step changing my life, having more energy, joy and compassion. Darcie is a very attentive person. She is a good listener, and I always felt welcome to approach her in messages or during regular video sessions.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Darcie is an excellent counselor. She does a great job making sure my needs and goals are met. I appreciate how thoughtful and empathetic she is and I truly feel like I'm being listened to and understood.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Darcie has been incredible. Listens super well and offers incredible advice and tools to help get better! I've been incredibly grateful for the work shes done with me so far, and have been incredibly relieved that my therapy has been very positive. Darcie also has an awesome way of explaining things to you! Thank you, Darcie!
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
My counsellor has been so helpful, actually listening to my issue and taking the extra steps to attempt in helping me and reaching out to me
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She has really made a comfortable environment for me. I was extremely nervous at first but she really made me feel comfortable with the service and actually has been a big help since I started having sessions with her
Written on Feb 19, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Darcie has been a real support in my times of needs, shes very supportive and understanding of the struggles I've went through. I found comfort in her similarly to that of an older sister that I never had.
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Darcie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
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