Kelli Means, LPC, LIMHP - Therapist in Nebraska

Addictions and trauma
Practical coping skills
Client-centered care

About Kelli

Kelli Means is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She draws on nearly a decade of experience to help people facing addiction, trauma, mood concerns, anxiety, and life changes. Kelli writes plainly and talks directly, aiming to help clients learn tools they can use outside sessions.

She trained in psychology and earned a Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling. Much of her work has been in non-profit settings that serve people with limited resources. That background includes time in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, school-based settings, and residential substance use treatment.

Kelli’s style is conversational and straightforward. She balances being honest and sometimes blunt with adapting to each person’s needs. She approaches therapy as a partnership and avoids trying to “fix” people; instead she helps clients build skills and confidence to manage everyday challenges.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and PTSD, addictions, grief, relationship issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, fertility issues, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

Kelli uses a mix of client-centered work, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and somatic techniques depending on what a person needs. She emphasizes building trust, clarifying goals, and teaching coping strategies that fit each person’s life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical coping

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following each person’s goals. It helps people who need a supportive space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions in daily life.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. It often helps when someone is working on addiction, behavior change, or improving health-related choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust over time in collaboration with the client.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. It also lets people use techniques like guided breathing or body awareness exercises in real time with a licensed professional guiding them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Nebraska, South Dakota, Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship and communication problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is conversational and direct. She aims to build trust, teach practical coping skills, and tailor methods to what each person needs.

What background informs her work?

She has about nine years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, school-based, and residential substance use settings, with a focus on serving people with limited resources.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She holds LPC and LIMHP credentials and practices in Nebraska, with a professional background in the region.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I start a session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.