- 16 years experience
- LMFT
- Florida based
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. He previously served as a U.S. Army chaplain and brings that background to therapeutic work in Florida. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive setting where people can begin difficult conversations about trauma and loss.
He focuses on relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. He also helps people coping with abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication or control. First responder issues, dissociation, and recovery after infidelity or separation are within his scope of interest.
Dr. Kelley uses approaches such as attachment-based methods, client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. In plain terms, sessions are geared toward understanding emotional patterns, processing painful memories, and building practical steps forward. He adapts pacing and methods to each person's needs.
He emphasizes collaboration and small, achievable goals. Sessions are intended to be a place for honest conversation and steady progress. The therapist explains that taking the first step takes courage, and he offers steady support through the process.
Dr. Kelley provides services in English and practices in Florida. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm session options and scheduling details when they move forward with booking.
Approaches that translate to online care
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people notice how past bonds affect current reactions. This approach supports rebuilding trust and improving connection in everyday interactions.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions, then shift interaction patterns that keep pain alive. It is useful for grief, relationship distress, and repair after betrayal. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity through guided procedures.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as cutting commute time, allowing a shorter check-in when days are tight, or avoiding travel on difficult days. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and techniques so EMDR or emotionally focused conversations remain effective in an online setting when appropriate.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. He also focuses on related areas like attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with disasters.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He combines client-centered listening with attachment-based and emotionally focused methods. He also uses EMDR and solution-focused tools to process trauma and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience and a background as a U.S. Army chaplain that informs his work with people facing trauma and loss.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with the credentials listed as SC LMFT and FL LMFT.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people located where he is licensed to practice.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.