- Client-centered approach
- Strengths-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Kelly
Kelly draws on a client-centered way of working that sees each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps and building strengths. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thinking patterns, emotions, and coping skills.
Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. That range of settings informs how she plans treatment and adapts strategies to real-life challenges.
Kelly also works with trauma and related symptoms, using approaches designed to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She pays attention to attachment, abandonment, and dissociation issues when they appear in a person's story.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys time with family, watching true crime documentaries, and traveling. She also has cats and values time for rest and curiosity between sessions.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and eating concerns because it breaks problems into manageable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with each person to choose what fits best. That decision is made together, based on the client's goals, day-to-day demands, and what feels most helpful in early sessions.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit in around family, work, and travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, keep sessions consistent during life changes, and reduce travel time so clients can use therapy time for practical planning and skill practice.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addiction, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and strengths-focused, emphasizing practical steps and real-life coping skills. She brings a solution-oriented approach while letting the client guide the pace and priorities.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has nine years of experience across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. That variety informs how she tailors treatment for different needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LISW credential, which is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current session options with the provider before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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