Kelly Bracken, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Kelly!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with individuals to help navigate life’s challenges by creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

My focus

I work with young adults and adults who are navigating life challenges, whether that’s stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or major transitions. My focus is on creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you explore what matters most to you.

My approach

When you come into a session with me, my goal is for you to feel safe, heard, and respected. I see therapy as a partnership; we’ll work together to understand what’s going on in your life and what changes you’d like to see. I bring curiosity, compassion, and practical tools to help you move toward those goals.

My communication style

My communication style is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable and understood, so I strive to create a space where you can speak freely without fear of judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a provider to help people feel seen, supported, and empowered. I’m driven by a passion for guiding individuals through challenges, fostering resilience, and creating meaningful change through compassionate, evidence‑based care.

My goals for you

I empower clients to set meaningful treatment goals and support them with personalized guidance, evidence‑based strategies, and ongoing encouragement, helping them build confidence, track progress, and achieve sustainable, long‑term healthy outcomes.

Our first session

In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and identify the best path forward. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we’ll look at how your thoughts shape your emotions and experiences, and I’ll help you build skills to interrupt unhelpful patterns and create meaningful change.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Evernorth
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work from University of Southern California.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Kelly Bracken