Kelli Trueblood-Graves, LCSW
Narrative-centered therapist focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Kelli Trueblood-Graves |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | New Mexico |
| Licensed in | New Mexico |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Kelli
Kelli Trueblood-Graves is a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico. She brings ten years of experience helping people navigate addiction, trauma, relationship strain, anxiety, and parenting concerns. Kelli centers the person’s story in each session and treats clients as the expert on their own life.
Her work emphasizes listening first. She asks questions that help people notice patterns in their relationships and behavior. Kelli then offers practical skills and new ways of telling their story so old problems feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Kelli draws from Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches to help people rethink difficult experiences. She also uses client-centered conversation and tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches when those fit the need. The focus is on clear strategies that can be tried between sessions.
She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including grief, intimacy-related issues, body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, and stress from life changes. She also works with addiction, domestic violence survivorship, postpartum depression, and family of origin issues. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Kelli uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Kelli works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kelli among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kelli directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kelli directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment approaches for online support
Many sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which helps people separate themselves from the problems they face and rewrite their life stories. This approach can make patterns clearer and open up new choices for handling relationships, grief, or identity concerns.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior. It can help people understand why they react certain ways, and build more reliable ways of relating to others during stress or change.
Kelli works collaboratively to find the best mix of approaches. She listens to goals and preferences, tests small changes, and adjusts methods based on what actually helps. Choosing an approach is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and flexible communication during busy days.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kelli help with?
She supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges. Other focus areas include grief, intimacy, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and relationship or family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kelli centers a person’s story using Narrative Therapy and attachment ideas. She blends client-centered listening with practical CBT and DBT skills when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Kelli has ten years of professional experience working with people on the range of concerns listed on her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New Mexico.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible ways to connect.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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