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Specializing in women’s mental health, with a clinical focus on the perinatal period, parenting and partnering, as well as the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Particular emphasis is placed on the treatment of depression and anxiety. Therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed approaches, CBT-I for insomnia, and support for financial wellbeing.
. Therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed approaches, CBT-I for insomnia, and support for financial wellbeing.
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Personal Information
Kelly Helms is a dedicated mental health professional with deep roots in South Carolina. She relocated to Columbia to pursue her education at the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the College of Social Work.
Since 1997, Kelly has been actively engaged in advancing mental health services throughout the state. She served for over a decade as the South Carolina Coordinator for the Midlands region of Postpartum Support International. Her clinical training includes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) through the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through the EMDR Institute, Inc. She is also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Kelly provides individual therapy to adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, panic, intrusive memories, and sleep disturbances.
In addition to her clinical work, Kelly is a certified parenting trainer, offering individualized sessions focused on positive parenting strategies. She is also a certified yoga instructor and integrates a mindfulness-based approach into her therapeutic practice, supporting holistic mental and emotional well-being.
Qualifications
Kelly Helms is Certified in:
- REBT, Cogntive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT
- CBT-i Treatement for Insomnia
- Motivational Interviewing
- Yoga
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Specialties & Issues
Postpartum Depression
Kelly Helms specializes in Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and other Postpartum Mood Disorders. Please specify when you call to make an appointment if you are interested in treatment for Postpartum Mood Disorder. https://www.kellyhelmstherapy.comAdditional resources and information for Postpartum Support in the South Carolina Area can be found at Postpartum Support International.Additionally Kelly Helms is trained in:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Depression
- Depression
- Divorce/Separation
- Grief & Loss
- Menopause
- Mindfulness
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorders/Attacks
- Phobias
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Postpartum Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Relaxation
- Self Esteem
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Work/Life Balance
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Services & Rates
Please contact the office as rates vary depending on insurance plans and coverage. https://www.kellyhelmstherapy.com
Insurance
At this time, Kelly Helms is in-network for all Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans https://www.kellyhelmstherapy.com
Kelly Helms also provides a cash rate for all other out-of-network insurance
Insurance Paneled In:
- South Carolina
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