Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Kelly Felton, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 89571
- NPI
- 1073863304
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Kelly supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-informed care
About Kelly
Kelly Felton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, processing trauma and abuse, or coping with major life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and real problems rather than jargon or abstract theory.
Felton blends client-centered work with solution-focused and trauma-focused methods. That means conversations begin with the client's priorities, look for doable next steps, and attend to how past harm affects current choices. She aims to help people notice what’s working and try small changes that fit their day-to-day life.
Her background includes more than a decade working with adults facing social and emotional challenges. She has supported people through recovery, crisis moments, and the stress of transitions. She draws on clinical practice rather than labels or prescriptions when deciding how to proceed.
In sessions she listens for immediate concerns and practical barriers. Goals are set together and checked regularly so work stays relevant. Therapy often involves short-term problem-solving alongside deeper trauma work when that is needed.
Felton asks clients to be active partners in the process. She uses straightforward language and concrete techniques so people can apply what they learn between sessions. To begin, she recommends completing the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to talk about priorities and next steps.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s goals and experiences. In online sessions that looks like starting from what matters most today and letting sessions follow the client’s priorities. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical changes and short-term goals. Online meetings can concentrate on one or two manageable steps to try between appointments. Trauma-focused therapy addresses how past harm affects present behavior and feelings. When used online, trauma-focused work balances stabilization and targeted interventions at a pace the client can handle.Finding the best approach is collaborative. She will work with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues arise. The client’s feedback helps shape each session and the overall plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for using tools and worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. These are the main areas listed in her practice.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize practical steps and the client’s priorities.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience providing social work and clinical services.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers