Kelly Fuchino, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Kelly Fuchino offers a calm, straightforward approach for people dealing with stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 23853 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1255636619 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Kelly

Kelly Fuchino offers a calm, straightforward approach for people dealing with stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. He speaks plainly and focuses on what will help someone feel steadier and more confident in day-to-day life. Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in California.

He helps people untangle worry and build practical habits that reduce stress. Sessions often include simple tools for managing anxious moments and steps to boost confidence.

Background and approach

Kelly values the client’s own knowledge of their life and looks for strengths to build on rather than starting from scratch. Kelly also supports people facing caregiver strain and those who are rethinking life purpose. He listens for what matters most and helps set small, realistic goals that fit each person’s routine.

Conversations focus on doable changes rather than abstract theory. His style blends structured techniques with a supportive tone. That means using clear strategies when they help and motivational methods to keep progress moving.

People who want practical steps and steady encouragement tend to find this approach useful. To begin, he asks about the current problems and what success would look like. From there, he works collaboratively on a plan with measurable steps and regular check-ins to adjust course as needed.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kelly names

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Online support

How Kelly uses practical approaches online

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. CBT sessions focus on clear steps, experiments to try between meetings, and tools to manage difficult moments day to day.

He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unsure about change. That approach uses guided conversation to strengthen motivation, clarify values, and set small, achievable goals that match what matters to the person.

Kelly treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will listen to what you want, try techniques that fit your goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The aim is to use methods that feel doable and meaningful for each person.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful when visual connection helps the work, phone calls can be quicker or use less bandwidth, chat can work for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing, flexible contact. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and to keep progress moving even when life is busy.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kelly focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, and self-esteem issues, and also addresses caregiver stress and questions about life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and supportive, using clear strategies and motivational techniques to help people make steady progress.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings in California.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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