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Kelly Fuchino

Kelly Fuchino, LCSW

Therapist in California

Support for stress, anxiety, and self esteem

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20 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical skill building
  • Strengths based
  • Goal focused

About Kelly

Kelly Fuchino is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, struggling with anxiety, or wanting to build self esteem and confidence. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use right away.

Kelly believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the work. He supports clients in identifying those strengths and using them to face challenges. Sessions aim to turn small shifts into steady progress rather than promise quick fixes.

In the room he uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He encourages small experiments that test what works in everyday life. The focus is on skills people can practice between meetings so change feels manageable.

Kelly also helps people dealing with caregiver stress and questions about life purpose. He talks through priorities, boundaries, and ways to recharge so caretaking doesn’t erase personal goals. Conversations are practical and tied to real daily demands.

People who meet with him can expect a calm, supportive approach and straightforward guidance. He invites clients to set the pace and to bring ordinary life examples into the work. That plain, steady focus is meant to make progress feel realistic and lasting.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing Work Online

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of acting. CBT breaks problems into small parts so clients can try simple experiments between sessions and track what changes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and on increasing the desire to change by exploring values and goals in a nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Kelly will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. He checks in about what is working and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session options when you book since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is hard to arrange. They can also be useful when someone prefers not to use video or needs a quieter option with less bandwidth. Discussing practical preferences at the start helps make sessions useful and sustainable.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, self esteem, and confidence. He also helps with caregiver stress and questions about life purpose.

What is Kelly's therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He helps people notice thoughts and try new behaviors between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

Kelly has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician in California.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with Kelly?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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