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Kelly Bellis, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kelly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kelly. View 29 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Iowa and Tennessee

Recent reviews

Kelly is so knowledgeable and insightful. She has a great memory and is able to keep track of all the things we’ve discussed so easily. She checks in, she follows up, she really cares and understands. She is so intentional!

Reviewed July 2021

Kelly has helped me navigate the changes in my life and has been invaluable in my healing process!

Reviewed May 2020

More about Kelly

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPC

Hello, and welcome to BetterHelp! I commend you for taking this step to reach out and improve your quality of life. I know from experience that it takes courage to initiate change and ask for help, and I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Kelly, and I am a licensed counselor in both Tennessee and Iowa. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology, and I completed my Master’s degree in Professional Counseling in 2004. For more than 15 years I have been in the counseling field, and offering help and hope to others has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

I have experience working with varying ages, backgrounds, and presenting problems. Some of the issues I have seen the most frequently include depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. I have also been trained in EMDR, a therapy model that is helpful with reprocessing trauma and improving cognitive distortions. I consider my approach to be eclectic and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I incorporate elements of person-centered and solution-focused therapy along with some cognitive-behavioral strategies. However, I truly believe that the most important factor in therapy and the best indicator of success is the client-counselor relationship. I strive to display warmth, empathy, compassion, genuineness, and acceptance with each person I am privileged to serve.

My desire is to work with you to help you live your best life, maximizing the strengths you already have and making positive changes in your need areas. I would like to assist you in improving your insight and empowering you to achieve lasting personal growth. I believe there is always hope, and sometimes a fresh, unbiased perspective is invaluable. I am really looking forward to being part of your journey toward greater health and wholeness.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Kelly Bellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770625709.

  • LMHC · Iowa · 095568 · Expires September 2026
  • LPC · Tennessee · 2363 · Expires February 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kelly Bellis

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

29 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Helpful Listens Incredible Understanding Understands Amazing Thankful Genuine

Kelly is so knowledgeable and insightful. She has a great memory and is able to keep track of all the things we’ve discussed so easily. She checks in, she follows up, she really cares and understands. She is so intentional!

Reviewed July 2021

Kelly has helped me navigate the changes in my life and has been invaluable in my healing process!

Reviewed May 2020

Kelly has been amazing to talk to! She’s helped me get through one of the toughest times in my life and come out so much better than before.

Reviewed November 2019

I thank Kelly very much for her time, and for understanding my situation.

Reviewed August 2019

Kelly has been really good about responding to me quickly and she has really good things to say that I feel like I can trust.

Reviewed July 2019

Kelly is an incredible therapist. She has incredible skills to help and listens really well. She has helped me through so many obstacles and helped me to help myself. Highly, highly recommend!

Reviewed September 2023

Kelly is the best she’s been my therapist for several years I’m very thankful for her and Better Help.

Reviewed July 2023

Kelly is very dependable and helpful. She has been my therapist for several years faithfully with all appointments we make.

Reviewed March 2023

I recommend Better Help Kelly has helped me tra through some difficult times I’m very thankful.

Reviewed November 2022

Kelly is incredible! She listens, helps with different strategies of how to deal with whatever I have going on, and genuinely cares about her clients.

Reviewed September 2022

Kelly is very professional and dependable. She has been my lifeline for over a year, I totally recommend her.

Reviewed June 2022

Kelly is absolutely incredible! She had helped me help myself so much! She is an amazing therapist and excels at her job!

Reviewed February 2022

Kelly has been my therapist for the past 18 months or so. I’m thankful to have her as my therapist and highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2021

I’m very satisfied and highly recommend Kelly she is the best! She’s a wonderful supportive ♥️ And very patient and genuine! A true rock star

Reviewed July 2021

Kelly is a fabulous counselor who understands my needs. She listens and gives suggestions on ways to handle different things. 10/10 would highly recommend. She’s amazing and you can tell that she really cares about her clients and their needs.

Reviewed December 2020

Kelly has helped me very much, I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2020

Kelly is such a kind and compassionate person. She works hard to help me work through my issues, and she really is dedicated to improving my mental health.

Reviewed September 2020

Kelly has been wonderfully consistent, attentive, and available. I am going through a particularly stressful period of transition. Although I haven’t really put much effort into communicating regularly on the app. Her checking in and reminding me that help and a listening ear is available has actually proven to be more significantly positive than I thought.

Reviewed June 2020

I've only spent a few weeks working with Kelly, but thus far she has been incredibly helpful. She has been quick to figure out the biggest things I need to work on, and has provided several methods for dealing with my stress, anxiety, and anger. Kelly is also very prompt with responding to our text conversations, and always offers a thorough and helpful response. I'm very much looking forward to continuing to work with her!

Reviewed June 2020

Kelly is the sweetest, most kind, caring person. She replies quickly and puts genuine effort into helping.

Reviewed June 2020

She is very understanding, it makes me feel like I can tell her anything!

Reviewed May 2020

She is very friendly, understanding and encouraging. A perfect example of what I hoped to get out of this experience.

Reviewed May 2020

Kelly has been immensely helpful. She listens to my concerns and remembers them. She gives me ideas on how to handle different issues I’m dealing with. She understands that therapy isn’t one size fits all and that makes her and her services invaluable. I would highly recommend Kelly.

Reviewed March 2020

Since BetterHelp and being placed with you I feel less alone. I am comfortable sharing things as they happen. :) thank you Kelly.

Reviewed March 2020

It was my first time to try therapy, and it was so helpful. In difficult time, I felt like I was looked after. I was able to articulate my feelings better, and this enhanced my communication and relationship.

Reviewed March 2020

Kelly is very helpful and understanding. She has actually been more help to me that two separate councillors I have seen in person outside of this app. I would recommend Kelly & this app to friends. It’s great to have someone to talk to when you need it & so easy & accessible on your phone.

Reviewed August 2019

Kelly is a wonderful counselor and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone. She listens to and understands what you're trying to say. Along with offering advice and help, she seems to have a skill for saying exactly what you need to hear at that time.

Reviewed July 2019

Kelly is such a good listener and is always there with advice and to help me when I need it!

Reviewed June 2019

Kelly is very supportive and has a good listening ear. She is prompt when it comes to sessions and always seems to understand how I'm feeling.

Reviewed June 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kelly Bellis offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kelly Bellis works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kelly Bellis speak?

Kelly Bellis speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kelly Bellis have?

Kelly Bellis has 15 years of experience.

Where is Kelly Bellis licensed to practice?

Kelly Bellis is licensed to practice in Iowa and Tennessee.

Does Kelly Bellis accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kelly Bellis accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Kelly Bellis?

Kelly Bellis can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kelly Bellis?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.