Kelli MeansLPC, LIMHP

Kelli Means is a licensed professional counselor who brings a straightforward, person-centered approach to therapy. She introduces herself warmly and aims to build trust quickly so conversations can get to what matters. Kelli uses clear, direct communication and adapts to each person's needs.

She blends client-centered work with mindfulness and somatic ideas to help people notice how they feel in their bodies and make practical changes. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are part of her toolbox when someone wants to set goals and find steps that actually fit their life. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to achieve.

Kelli has nine years of experience in mental health and addictions settings. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient therapy, school-based programs, and residential substance use treatment. Much of her recent work has been with adults who have limited resources and who face complex stressors.

Her background includes supporting people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, substance use concerns, grief, identity questions related to LGBT issues, and difficulties with self-esteem, relationships, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional focus areas such as fertility concerns, first responder issues, dissociation, and compassion fatigue.

Kelli holds a Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling and uses the credentials LPC and LIMHP in her practice. She works from Nebraska and offers services in English. The therapist presents herself as a guide who helps people build coping skills and take steps toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to what the person needs most. It focuses on the client's priorities and creates space for honest conversation, which can work well over video or phone when the interaction stays focused and person-led.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment. It can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with change by offering short practices and breathing techniques that clients can use between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, low-pressure way to talk about change. It helps people weigh options, build motivation, and set small steps toward goals, which fits well with brief check-ins and solution-focused planning during online visits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting over time so sessions feel useful and manageable.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to practice techniques between meetings. Session format options are not listed here, so confirm current online and in-person choices before booking to make sure they fit your routine.