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LCSW Kelsey Hopson-Shiller

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Kelsey Hopson-Shiller is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 10 State: California

Hello,

My name is Kelsey Hopson-Shiller, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, with a concentration in Children and Families, and a sub-specialty in Animal Assisted Therapy from the University of Denver in 2010. I've had the opportunity to work in a wide variety of settings- from in home, to school-based work, to anger management and conflict resolution, as well as providing support to separating or divorcing families. I am experienced in providing therapy to individuals, adolescents, children, and families. I have also had the opportunity, especially through my experience as an Animal-Assisted Therapist, to work with children with disabilities and other special needs as well as families going through the foster care system, or families that have been built in part through adoption.

The message I share most often with my clients is that therapy is for EVERYONE! Therapy gives us tools to put in our toolbox- whether it's a short-term struggle, a problem that benefits from some outside perspective, or doing deeper work on our relationships with ourselves and others. Stigma around mental health tells us that 'broken' or 'crazy' people are the ones who seek out counseling, and this simply couldn't be further from the truth! Counseling and therapy offers everyone the chance to ease the burdens we are all carrying via a non judgmental ear combined with the training and experience to bring efficient solutions and opportunities for healing.

You are welcome to message me anytime through Better Help. I usually check messages twice each day, five days per week- I believe good boundaries are helpful for everyone, and I want to model this for my clients as well, so I do take two full days to rest and recharge each week. I want to bring the best I have to offer to each of my clients, and setting modest limits on my availability helps me to do that! I offer messaging, live chat, video, and phone sessions. My calendar may not reflect my only availability so you can always check with me about another time you might prefer through messaging first.

I wish you all the best and look forward to working with you soon!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
LGBT Family conflicts Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Self esteem Coaching
Languages Spoken
English

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No judgment

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Reviews for Kelsey Hopson-Shiller

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She is absolutely amazing

P.O.·Aug 31, 2021

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Kelsey is the best! She is both supportive and keeps me accountable. I would highly recommend!

N.A.·Aug 03, 2021

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Kelsey is the absolute best! She is supportive and understanding and really understands what issues I’m trying to deal with.

N.A.·Mar 16, 2021

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Kelsey has been a kind, stable, and positive force in my life over the past year. What started as needing support after a breakup turned into a deeper journey of healing and self exploration. My mood is better and I'm building habits. She's great at keeping me accountable. Thank you Kelsey!

T.Y.·Mar 03, 2021

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I was having extreme struggles with a job. Tons of anxiety, strsss. Lost a close friend. Home and other personal struggles all at the same time. Kelsey has helped me a lot with listening and understanding all the issues I had. Changed jobs and the anxiety is minimal but still lingers. She is consistent and continues to understand all the problems I throw at her and helps me to follow through with ways to deal with everything. I really like that she is able to give perspective and help me see through the mud and being that third-person perspective is so great! Sometimes it's hard to get out of my head and she allows me to spill everything.

J.E.·Feb 24, 2021

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SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

F.R.·Feb 23, 2021

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Great for first timers! I had no clue what to expect getting into counseling. I was nervous about the premise of working through my personal problems with a complete stranger especially when I was feeling my most vulnerable. In my first meeting with Kelsey her casual attitude caught me off guard. I'd expected either a professional, clinical, austere encounter, or an airy-fairy spiritualist experience. Kelsey was neither, she's matter-of-fact while still being empathetic and casual without being over-familiar. Her genuine, informal manner was effective in normalizing the experience, and made me feel comfortable disclosing feelings I'm typically not comfortable discussing. Her style makes it obvious she's on your side, and she feels genuinely supportive of coping mechanisms to walk oneself out of trouble. I trust her insight and her point of view.

M.A.·Aug 17, 2020

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Very understanding and helpful. Works through my problems with me in a way that makes sense to me personally and really tries to contextualize how I can be more affective. Highly recommend!

C.A.·Jun 04, 2020

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A true gem! Kelsey has given me some valuable tools that have TRULY worked!

P.O.·May 28, 2020

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Kelsey has been incredibly helpful and our work together is incredibly valuable.

D.Y.·Mar 27, 2020

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This is my first time trying an online therapist but she's made it very easy to start a dialog and has had great feedback and ideas to help me going forward.

J.A.·Mar 23, 2020

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Kelsey has been amazing so far. As a busy student, I only have a limited amount of time to talk to a therapist, but I really need the help right now as I go through a hectic time in my life. Kelsey is really accommodating and helps me work through everything in a way that is not stressful. She supports me through my issues and challenges me when appropriate. This is my first time using online therapy and I've really enjoyed it because of Kelsey.

M.E.·Mar 17, 2020

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Kelsey Hopson-Shiller offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.