Kelly Kochell, LCSW, LMFT

Licensed in Indiana · 40 years in practice

Kelly Kochell is a licensed social worker and marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and questions around sexuality.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34002771A · expires April 2026
LMFT, Indiana: 35000120A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1336165398 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Kelly

Kelly Kochell is a licensed social worker and marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and questions around sexuality. He works with clients who are navigating panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and LGBTQ concerns. He speaks English and practices from Indiana, bringing four decades of clinical experience to each conversation.

Kelly believes people know their own stories best. He focuses on practical steps and clear conversation so problems feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and to build on existing strengths. His style is direct and supportive. He aims to make space for honest discussion about what is causing distress.

Together with a client he looks for small, useful changes that can reduce symptoms and improve daily life. Across 40 years of work he has seen many ways people recover and grow. That experience informs his judgment without taking over the client's goals.

He keeps the focus on what the client wants to change and how to get there. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy

Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and symptom relief. One common approach centers on breathing and exposure strategies to reduce panic attacks and acute anxiety; this teaches simple exercises and gradual steps to face feared sensations. Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms with grounding and paced processing to help reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to identify what feels most helpful, adjusts methods as progress is tracked, and checks in regularly about goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try and when to change course.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is easier. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflection, and scheduling between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Kelly address?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and issues tied to sexuality. He also works with people facing panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is straightforward and supportive, centering on practical steps and clear conversation to make daily life more manageable.

What background does he bring to therapy?

Kelly brings 40 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, which informs his practical problem-solving approach.

Where is Kelly licensed to practice?

He holds licenses in Indiana as an LCSW and as an LMFT and provides services from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which formats are available for meeting with him?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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