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- Attachment-Based Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Solution-Focused work
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley, LMFT, is licensed in South Carolina and Florida and has 16 years of clinical experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. He uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Dr. Kelley is a retired U.S. Army chaplain who has worked with people affected by trauma and dissociation. He uses EMDR as one of the methods to address traumatic memories. Sessions concentrate on practical steps and focused conversation to address the problem at hand.
His style leans toward collaborative, goal-oriented work. He adapts sessions to the concern being addressed and uses methods that aim to strengthen connection and emotional understanding in relationships. He also helps people name and manage shame, guilt, and issues that follow separation or infidelity.
Dr. Kelley often addresses attachment-related struggles and abandonment concerns with interventions that focus on present patterns and emotional responses. He supports clients dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the stressors that follow disasters or first responder work.
Clinical work also includes short-term solution-focused techniques when appropriate. He helps people identify practical next steps and coping strategies alongside deeper processing work for trauma and loss.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. The therapy model and techniques used in a course of care are discussed during initial contacts to help determine fit before scheduling ongoing sessions.
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How his therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and present relationships shape emotional responses. Online sessions use discussion and exercises to identify patterns and build more secure ways of relating.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotions that drive interaction and conflict. In virtual sessions the therapist helps name feelings, slow down reactions, and practice new responses to improve connection and communication.
EMDR addresses traumatic memories through structured processing. In remote sessions EMDR involves guided bilateral stimulation and paced processing while tracking the client’s responses and adjusting as needed.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. Plans may combine short-term solution-focused work with deeper processing when needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, EMDR pacing, and relational work for remote sessions to keep progress moving forward.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He focuses on relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style and approach?
He uses a mix of Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions combine emotional processing with practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and a background as a retired U.S. Army chaplain. That background informs his work with trauma and dissociation.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure in South Carolina (SC LMFT) and Florida (FL LMFT). His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and care. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The initial paperwork and scheduling happen through that process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.