- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Gregory
Gregory Kelley is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting challenges. He emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth approach and treats people as experts in their own lives. He focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life.
Sessions are conversational and goal-minded. Gregory helps people notice strengths, build new habits, and try small changes that can reduce stress at home.
Background and approach
His work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests new ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas help identify how early patterns affect current relationships and parenting responses.
Gregory also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action, even when difficult feelings are present. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools can be used for managing strong emotions and improving communication during heated moments. He aims to create a steady, supportive space where people can practice new skills.
Sessions combine listening, coaching, and concrete exercises to try between meetings. That mix helps parents and individuals translate insights into daily routines that feel doable.
What Gregory works with
Everything Gregory lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gregory helps people with.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Parenting issues
Approaches Gregory lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for parents who want clearer priorities and steadier responses during stressful moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests changes through practical exercises. It often helps with anger management and breaking patterns that keep family conflicts repeating.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gregory will collaborate with each person to identify which methods suit their goals and comfort level. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so clients can try tools and keep what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and practice interactions. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging make short check-ins and skill reminders easy between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy family schedules and maintain momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Gregory
What kinds of concerns does Gregory help with?
He works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting-related stress. These areas are the primary focus of his work.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a conversational, goal-focused approach that mixes listening with practical exercises. Sessions often include skill practice and planning for real-life situations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience as a clinician working on family, trauma, anger, and parenting issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW based in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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