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Darlene Kelly
Experience
24 years
Based in
Louisiana
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Louisiana

Darlene Kelly

LCSW

Compassionate LCSW blending practical therapies

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Louisiana · 4730
LCSW
Texas · 57472
LCSW
Mississippi · C10272
NPI
1568627297

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  • Values-based care
  • Relationship focus
  • Skill building

About Darlene

Darlene Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of practice. She focuses on creating a calm space where people can talk about painful experiences and figure out practical next steps. She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and issues related to identity and addiction.

Her approach blends several methods to fit each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits. Attachment-Based Therapy helps when relationship patterns and early wounds shape current struggles.

Darlene describes herself as an open-ended listener who offers a nonjudgmental setting for honest conversation. She aims to help people grow rather than erase past experiences. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and planning for real-life situations.

She has supported people through grief, parenting strain, career changes, and chronic stress across many years of practice. Her background includes work with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Darlene brings steady, patient attention and helps clients break down problems into manageable pieces.

Based in Louisiana, she communicates in English and accepts international clients. Her goal is to help people find clearer direction and more workable daily routines. To start, she guides clients through a few questions and then schedules sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up today and helps people try new ways of relating and connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darlene aims to collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy matches real-life needs.

The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep continuity during life changes. Others like being able to check in with a shorter session when schedules are tight or to use video when they prefer face-to-face conversation. A shared discussion about goals and logistics helps determine the best way to proceed.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with many common problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, addictions, and parenting stress. Additional areas include grief, eating and sleeping concerns, ADHD, and self-esteem issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She practices in a warm, nonjudgmental way and listens openly to whatever clients bring. Sessions focus on talking through experiences, building skills, and setting practical goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 24 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices out of Louisiana.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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