- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Attachment work
About Anthony
Dr. Anthony Kelley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and focuses on relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
Before moving to private practice he served as a U.S. Army chaplain. That background shaped his work with trauma, dissociation, and the stress that comes with caregiving and first responder roles. He uses EMDR as one of the methods when trauma and dissociation are central concerns.
Dr. Kelley also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to address attachment injuries, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. He uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to keep sessions practical and focused on what matters now. Sessions often combine techniques so therapy can address grief, guilt and shame, or issues like infidelity and divorce when they arise.
In sessions he talks through patterns that keep people stuck. He helps people name painful emotions and understand how those feelings affect relationships and daily life. Practical steps and short-term goals are part of the work when clients want concrete change.
Getting started involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and interaction patterns that keep people stuck. It can help when attachment worries, communication problems, or repeated negative cycles are the main concern. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early bonds shape current responses and looks to reshape those patterns in the present. This approach can help with abandonment fears and attachment issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method often used when trauma or dissociation is central; it targets distressing memories and the reactions they trigger.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so the plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help on days when a quieter, quicker session is more practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas, South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of his approach and also integrates Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused methods, and EMDR when trauma is present.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 16 years of clinical experience and a background as a U.S. Army chaplain that informs his work with trauma and stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Carolina and Florida and practices in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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