Dr. Anthony Kelley, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Dr.

Licensed inTexas, South Carolina, Florida
License205458, 8225, MT5479
NPI 1750112736
Experience16+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Anthony

Dr. Anthony Kelley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. He practices in Florida and brings a calm, respectful approach to conversations about pain, loss, and relationship strain.

He emphasizes clear, practical steps in sessions and helps people find what works for them. He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name and move through strong feelings.

Background and approach

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is part of his work with trauma and dissociation when appropriate. Sessions focus on the person in front of him. He listens first, then tailors the plan to match each person’s needs and goals.

That might mean short-term problem solving or deeper work on attachment and wounds from the past. Dr. Kelley has a background as a U.S.

Army chaplain and applies those years of service to offering steady support. He aims to create a respectful space where people can talk about grief, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or challenges with trust and communication. People who come to him often want help with relationship difficulties, traumatic memories, or rebuilding self-esteem after painful events.

He works in everyday language and focuses on steps people can use between sessions to feel better and move forward.

Credentials

LMFT (Texas): License 205458 · expires July 2026
LMFT (South Carolina): License 8225 · expires August 2027
LMFT (Florida): License MT5479 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1750112736 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anthony lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Traumatic brain injury
Workplace issues

Approaches Anthony names

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Online support

Attachment and Emotion-Focused Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of connecting, and reduce repeating cycles that cause pain. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps name and move through strong feelings so interactions feel less reactive and more connected. EMDR is used to address traumatic memories and dissociation by guiding attention while processing distressing experiences.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on attachment, emotions, trauma processing, or short-term problem solving and adapt as work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text for brief check-ins or on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep consistent momentum between sessions. Licensed therapists can use these formats to deliver the same kinds of attachment and emotion-focused work people do in person.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with relationship strain, family matters, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and infidelity.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a respectful, down-to-earth style that starts with listening. He tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs and prefers clear, practical steps people can use between sessions.

What is his background?

He has 16 years of experience and a history of service as a U.S. Army chaplain. That background informs his steady, supportive approach to difficult topics.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with SC LMFT and FL LMFT credentials and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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