- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT tools
- Adoption and foster care
About Kelli
Kelli Trueblood-Graves is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico. She draws on ten years of professional experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and addictions. Kelli approaches sessions with a simple belief: each person knows their story best and brings strengths to healing.
In the room she listens first and works from what the client brings. She uses client-centered work to make space for the person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Dialectical skills are included when people need tools to manage intense emotions and stay connected to what matters.
Kelli has supported people through trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and identity questions linked to LGBT experiences. She also addresses eating and sleeping struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Adoption and foster care concerns are listed among her additional focus areas when they arise.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions tend to focus on small steps that fit into daily life. She helps people build skills, try new strategies, and notice progress over time.
To get started clients follow a short matching process and schedule sessions based on availability. Kelli emphasizes steady, doable work rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Kelli blends client-centered practice with cognitive behavioral and dialectical skills to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy means she focuses on what the person brings and follows their goals, offering support and reflective listening. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behavior patterns and helps people try new strategies to reduce anxiety, change eating or sleeping habits, or address addictive behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy adds concrete tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and keeping relationships on track.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Kelli works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as goals change or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools learned in session in real life soon after practicing them with a therapist. If you have questions about format or logistics, mention them during the intake matching process so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Kelli works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and trauma. She also addresses parenting concerns, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered; she listens first and builds goals with the person. Practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy are used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience providing clinical support in New Mexico.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.