About Kelly
Kelly Fuchino is a California licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. He also supports those exploring life purpose and the strain of caregiving.
Kelly centers sessions on each person's strengths and knowledge of their own life. He treats clients as the expert on their story and works alongside them. He emphasizes small, practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than large, abstract plans.
Background and approach
In sessions he uses straightforward tools to break problems into manageable pieces. He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different actions. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find what matters most and build momentum toward change.
Kelly aims to make the work feel collaborative and respectful. He offers clear feedback and helps set realistic goals. He supports clients through setbacks and celebrates progress, even when it’s gradual.
Over two decades of practice have given him experience across many settings. He brings that experience into the room while keeping the focus on what each person wants to achieve. He welcomes questions about approach and pacing, and helps clients choose strategies that match their goals and daily life.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to see what changes. It is useful for anxiety and stress because it breaks problems into concrete steps that can be practiced between sessions.Motivational interviewing centers on uncovering what matters most to a person and boosting their own reasons for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin moving toward goals like improved confidence or reduced caregiver strain.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kelly works with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and daily routine. The plan can shift over time as progress is made or priorities change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is helpful for full conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and practice new skills in real life.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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