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LPCC, LPC

Kelsey Hofer, LPCC, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasLGBT, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kelsey

Kelsey Hofer is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience who supports people navigating trauma, grief, mood concerns, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, and issues related to sexuality and identity.

Background and approach

She commonly works with survivors of abuse and those coping with post-traumatic stress, dissociation, prejudice and discrimination, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include BDSM and kink communities, gender dysphoria, and other sexuality-related concerns.

Her practice also addresses depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and seasonal mood changes. Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing an exploratory relationship that names patterns and uncovers practical coping options.

Kelsey blends Internal Family Systems ideas with cognitive and narrative techniques to help clients reorganize internal parts, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and reauthor life stories that feel stuck. She brings trauma-focused skills to work with responses to violence and sexual assault and uses solution-focused elements to identify achievable next steps.

Kelsey is licensed as an LPCC and an LPC and practices from Ohio while offering sessions in English.

Integrating Internal Work and Practical Tools Online

Internal Family Systems centers on noticing and relating to different internal parts rather than being defined by a single feeling, which can be especially helpful for people who experience dissociation, shame, or complex trauma responses. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy and acceptance, creating a space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace and name personal values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers straightforward strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood instability.

Deciding which approach or blend of approaches to use is part of the therapeutic process. Kelsey works collaboratively with clients to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques as trust and clarity develop so treatment remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these methods through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage scheduling constraints, and use short or longer interactions depending on what is most useful in the moment. Licensed professionals can apply trauma-focused, systemic, and skills-based work in these formats to support progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelsey address?
She works with trauma and abuse, PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and a range of sexuality and identity concerns including BDSM, kink, and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on understanding patterns and offering tools for coping while building a supportive therapeutic relationship.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical settings including trauma counseling for survivors of sexual and physical violence and related challenges such as PTSD and dissociation.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPCC and LPC licensure with details OH LPCC E.2102584-SUPV and PA LPC PC011607 and practices from Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDissociationDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Ohio

Languages

English