Dr Kelley is wonderful. She is patient and kind. She provides solid strategies and excellent advice.
Dr. Gale Kelley, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Gale is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Gale. View 29 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
She's very calming and has great anecdotes that help support the message she's trying to convey like illustrations to help you see more clearly and you can tell she has a wealth of real life experience to draw from.
More about Gale
- 18 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and briefly explain the therapeutic process. My name is Gale Kelley and I am a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), in Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida. Over the past sixteen years I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy to people of all ages and backgrounds who find themselves faced with a variety of mental health concerns. From a client-centered perspective, I believe that we all possess the strengths needed to attain and maintain good mental health and wellbeing, which sometimes requires that we reach out to others.
My therapeutic approach is holistic/integrative which emphasizes the mind body connection while incorporating various elements of different theories. Traditional evidence-based therapeutic protocols such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy stresses how people can change negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviors so they can enjoy a less stressful and more productive lifestyle. I am particularly drawn to psychoeducation to help my clients better understand human behavior and the therapeutic process. My philosophy is that the more we know, the better we understand, and the better we understand, the more likely we are to engage. I utilize a variety of evidence-based assessment instruments that will help me target areas that may be impacting mental health and/or daily functioning. These typically involve a series of questions that you will answer during our first meeting. Then we’ll make a list of goals that you would like to accomplish during our work together.
I wholeheartedly encourage a collaborative working relationship and will frequently monitor the progress throughout the therapeutic process. My clients can expect to have a take-away (something that will improve your current situation) from every session. This can be a new perspective of an ongoing problem or an emotional regulation skill that will help you better manage situations you cannot change. I pride myself on providing personalized, comprehensive health care that will focus on wellness and prevention.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Gale Kelley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407485352.
- LMHC · Florida · MH10182 · Expires March 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Gale Kelley
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr Kelley is wonderful. She is patient and kind. She provides solid strategies and excellent advice.
She's very calming and has great anecdotes that help support the message she's trying to convey like illustrations to help you see more clearly and you can tell she has a wealth of real life experience to draw from.
She's a great listener and has good ideas for ways to deal with issues
Very knowledgeable and kind.
Amazing conversations!
Excellent guidance.
I leave feeling so encouraged and ready to take the next step towards building a better life experience for myself.
Very knowledgeable
Dr. Kelley is very skilled at focusing on the heart of the matter. In having some family conflict, whilst living with my in-laws. I kept an open mind coming into therapy, and just followed and tackled the tools she provided. My life has changed for the better because of her guidance, and our discussions. I feel more like myself than I have in a very long time. My anxiety has discipated. This experience was absolutely worth it.
Brilliant
It took a while for me to find the right fit for me with Dr Kelley and I'm so glad she is available to me
I’ve been with Dr Kelley for nearly a year now. I cannot speak more highly of her. She is such a great listener and she knows just what to say. I am so grateful to have been matched with Dr Kelley. When I am not going through a particularly low time, we still make the most of our sessions and work on further self discovery and development. Thank you for all you do, Gale!
Dr. Kelley is extremely helpful, supportive, and knowledgeable. She encouraged me to do things that are good for my overall wellbeing. When counseling, educates me on theories surrounding my problems, but she also offers me a chance to come to conclusions on my own. She is very respectful of my faith and commends me for reaching out to elders in my congregation.
She gave me a safe place to talk over video chat. Along with great tips to help me regulate myself when my feelings feel out of control. They are practices I have also been able to teach my toddler to use as well.
Dr. Kelley had been a great support and help. Very professional and warm.
Dr. Kelley is great! She listens, she observes and she HELPS!
Although it’s only been a couple of weeks, I feel like my sessions, and the ability to write down my thoughts and feeling in the app, have done a great deal of good. Dr. Kelley is extremely easy to talk to and I feel as though she genuinely understands my challenges and cares about me as a person. She is also very quick to respond which brings a feeling of comfort just knowing she’s there.
Dr Kelly has completely helped me transform my issues with a fear of abandonment and anxious attachment style. I was in a low place when we first started working together. The lowest I’ve ever been and thanks to Dr Gale & God i feel completely healed and confident within myself and in the world. She mixes the mind and body and has done extensive research on various topics. If you’re struggling with any sort of trigger, confusion, pain, etc Dr Gale is the one for you!
Gale is the best!!! so easy to talk to and everything is relevant!!
My counselor is Awesome, I recommend her.
Dr. Kelley is wonderful and what she does. She always manages to make me feel like I can tell anything to her and she will understand. She taught me to communicate better and feel more confident and comfortable with myself and in my relationships. I've cried, I've delved deeper than I thought I could, and I've had so many realizations that she lead me to. I've learned so much. I'm eternally grateful.
I was really doubtful about the way therapy sessions would work out for me, but Dr. Kelly helped me work on my daily thoughts, happiness and productivity.
Dr Kelley has been very helpful in managing my anxiety.
Dr Kelley is the most kind, thorough and responsive I have ever had. She is extremely respectful and a wonderful listener. She is empathetic without being patronising and always believes your lived experience without seeking to minimise what you how gone through. She offers evidence based, practical solutions to work through past trauma, which I really appreciate. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been matched with Dr Kelley, and I hope to work with her for as long as I can.
She’s the best! In every way. You really feel like she listens and is very knowledgeable about how to guide you.
Dr.Kelley is absolutely amazing. She truly cares about her patients. She is always there to listen and you will always get a response. I am grateful for having her as my therapist. Thanks for everything you have done and do for me!
Dr Kelley has been a great therapist for me, she is very understanding and presents interesting perspectives on my problems. I like how she has a very analytical way of approaching issues that allows me to see things in a new of different light and she is interesting as well as insightful to talk to. So I learn from her and we can have good two way conversation that really helps me to see things in an objective light.
Dr Kelley is very nice, sweet and welcoming. She gives very good advice. Always very attentive and she relates very well.
Grace is a great therapist. I always look forward to our sessions and am always excited to talk and learn more about myself. She is very sweet and understands what I say to her and where it’s all coming from. Thank you Grace!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Gale Kelley offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Gale Kelley 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 Dr. Gale Kelley speak?
Dr. Gale Kelley speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Gale Kelley have?
Dr. Gale Kelley has 18 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Gale Kelley licensed to practice?
Dr. Gale Kelley is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Dr. Gale Kelley accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Gale Kelley 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."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Gale Kelley offer?
Dr. Gale Kelley offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Gale Kelley?
Dr. Gale Kelley 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 Dr. Gale Kelley?
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