- Family conflict
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Gregory
Gregory Kelley is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in Massachusetts. He focuses on helping people manage family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting challenges. He approaches work with respect for each person's experience and strengths. Gregory aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
He uses practical, goal-focused conversations to help people identify what matters to them and what gets in the way. Sessions often look at patterns in relationships and everyday reactions, and then build simple skills to try between meetings. He blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match what each person needs.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where the therapist listens for strengths and setbacks, then works on concrete strategies together. Gregory emphasizes learning tools that fit into daily life, such as emotion regulation skills, clearer communication, and steps to manage anger when it arises. This makes progress feel practical rather than abstract.
He believes people already carry resources for change and aims to help those resources become more useful. The work is paced to each individual's comfort and goals, with a focus on steady, sustainable change. Gregory supports people through setbacks and celebrates small gains along the way.
For parents or adults facing family strain, he offers a calm, straightforward way to talk through problems and try new approaches at home. He encourages honest questions and shared decision making about next steps.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small, committed steps toward them even when difficult feelings appear. It is useful for managing avoidance and staying focused on what matters in family and parenting life.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions. This approach helps people notice repeated ways of relating, and then practice new, kinder ways of connecting with others in day-to-day situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals, review what has or hasn’t helped before, and then suggest methods to try. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and can shift as needs change.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during breaks, follow up on tools between meetings, or continue care when in-person visits are difficult. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the session options available before booking so the format matches your needs and routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting challenges. Those are the main areas he focuses on in sessions.
What is his approach in therapy sessions?
He combines practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based work. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills to try between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in the field. That experience has included helping people navigate family and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.