- Men's wellbeing focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Attachment work
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. He brings a practical, respectful approach and aims to help men and others who are dealing with relationship strain, trauma, grief, or low self-esteem. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes listening first.
He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and process strong feelings in close relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is used when past trauma or dissociation gets in the way of daily life.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and a treatment plan shaped to their needs. He pays attention to sensitivity and respect during sessions and adjusts pace based on what a person can handle. He aims to reduce shame and help people reconnect with meaningful goals.
Dr. Kelley served as a U.S. Army chaplain before moving into clinical practice, and that background informs his calm, steady presence in sessions. He holds LMFT credentials and practices in Florida.
If someone wants to work on abandonment wounds, caregiver stress, communication problems, or finding life purpose, he offers focused work on those topics. Therapy is presented as a step-by-step process where the client’s goals guide the work.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how someone connects today. It focuses on patterns of closeness and distance and helps people try different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong emotions in the moment, and then use those discoveries to change how they respond in relationships. EMDR addresses traumatic memories and the ways they continue to affect daily life by processing distressing memories, one step at a time.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that match the person’s goals, history, and comfort level. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most.
Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in from a place that is quieter or more convenient. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in option when needed, while video can allow for more visual connection. Licensed professionals can adapt Attachment work, EFT, and EMDR to work well across formats when appropriate.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and straightforward, with a focus on listening first. Sessions emphasize respect, sensitivity, and pacing that fits the individual.
What is his clinical background?
He has 16 years of experience and served previously as a U.S. Army chaplain. That experience contributes to a calm and steady presence in sessions.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds LMFT credentials and practices in Florida. His licensure is listed as SC LMFT and FL LMFT in source materials.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Ask the provider about the format that best suits your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on chosen options.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.