Darcie Kelly, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW and LCSW supporting healing and growth
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating and body image
- LGBT and relationships
About Darcie Kelly
Darcie Kelly is a clinical social worker with two decades of experience helping people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life-interfering stressors. She combines training in multiple evidence-based modalities with a focus on behavior change to tailor care to each person's needs and preferences. As a LICSW and LCSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she draws on a long career of clinical work and training to support meaningful change.
Her academic background includes a BS in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla College in Missoula, Montana, along with a non-terminal master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Montana State University. That blend of education informs a practice grounded in both behavioral techniques and relational approaches. She has applied solution-focused and brief therapies, cognitive behavioral therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed methods in her work.
Darcie also brings knowledge of sexual issues across traditional and nontraditional relationships, and she attends to concerns such as eating and body image, intimacy and relationship dynamics, parenting, compassion fatigue, and grief. She is told she has a warm, endearing, relaxed, and inviting style that helps make therapy feel welcoming and nonjudgmental. Using insights from brain science alongside psychotherapy, she offers a holistic approach and works to ensure clients feel supported and capable of achieving their goals.
Her academic background includes a BS in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Social Work from Walla Walla College in Missoula, Montana, along with a non-terminal master’s program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Montana State University. That blend of education informs a practice grounded in both behavioral techniques and relational approaches. She has applied solution-focused and brief therapies, cognitive behavioral therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed methods in her work.
Darcie also brings knowledge of sexual issues across traditional and nontraditional relationships, and she attends to concerns such as eating and body image, intimacy and relationship dynamics, parenting, compassion fatigue, and grief. She is told she has a warm, endearing, relaxed, and inviting style that helps make therapy feel welcoming and nonjudgmental. Using insights from brain science alongside psychotherapy, she offers a holistic approach and works to ensure clients feel supported and capable of achieving their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageDissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darcie Kelly have?
Darcie Kelly has 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker.
Is Darcie Kelly a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her license details include NH LICSW 2601 and MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-907.
In which languages does Darcie Kelly provide therapy?
Darcie Kelly provides therapy in English.
Where is Darcie Kelly located?
Darcie Kelly is located in Montana.
How can I work with Darcie Kelly as my therapist?
You can work with Darcie Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darcie Kelly work with international clients?
Darcie Kelly does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darcie Kelly cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Darcie Kelly
Darcie commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work and adapts these approaches to online care. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then identifying personal values to guide meaningful action - this approach can help with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current closeness and safety in relationships, and it can be useful for intimacy-related issues, grief, and trauma. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that encourages self-exploration and supports growth, which can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and coping with emotional pain.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process; Darcie works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful and what clients find most effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and allow therapy to fit into busy lives without sacrificing continuity of care.