Kelly Johnson Pirtle Verified Provider

Kelly Johnson Pirtle is a clinical social worker in Lubbock, Texas providing compassionate mental health services for teens and adults navigating anxiety and depression, trauma and life transitions.

Affiliated with KL Counseling Services, PLLC Kelly offers both in person and online therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs and cultural background. Her practice is rooted in affirming, trauma informed care that honors diverse identities including LGBTQ+ clients, secular individuals and Spanish speaking communities.

Therapy Services

Clients typically start with an initial consultation to discuss their goals, history and fit for services. Kelly creates a warm environment where teens and adults can explore challenges such as trauma and relationship patterns, stress and identity concerns.

Kelly integrates evidence based approaches including EMDR, attachment therapy and emotionally focused therapy to address trauma, dissociation and ADHD, grief and chronic illness. Sessions balance deeper relational work with practical coping skills to help clients build resilience and foster meaningful change in daily life.

What to Know

• Location: Lubbock, Texas with in person sessions at 8207 Hudson Ave, Ste A and secure telehealth across Texas
• Services offered: Individual therapy for teens and adults, plus mental health evaluations through the practice
• Who she treats: LGBTQ+ individuals, Spanish speaking clients, secular/nonreligious clients and people navigating marginalized identities
• Approach: Trauma focused, attachment based and culturally responsive, utilizing EMDR and person centered methods
• Payment options: In network with Aetna and Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Baylor Scott & White with sliding scale and superbills available