- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Warm and direct
About Kelly
Kelly invites clients to identify small, achievable steps when things feel overwhelming. She listens for strengths and builds on them. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to make sessions useful from the start.
In sessions she uses elements of client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client. She also draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and track progress.
Kelly has three years of experience as a LICSW. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness and end-of-life worries. Kelly also supports people dealing with relationship strain, eating concerns, and life purpose questions.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She will help people identify doable changes and try them between sessions. Clients can expect steady pacing, clear goals, and respectful listening throughout therapy.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
How Kelly’s approaches work in online therapy
Kelly uses client-centered methods to focus sessions on what matters most to the person seeking help. That approach means conversations follow the client’s priorities and build on their strengths, which is helpful for grief, family stress, and life transitions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then practice alternatives. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress tied to health challenges.
Solution-focused work appears in sessions as short-term goal setting and tracking small wins. It’s practical for people who want targeted changes, such as improving communication or managing caregiving tasks.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people take part from quieter surroundings. Talk with Kelly about the practical setup that will work best for ongoing care.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly address?
She helps people with family conflict, grief and loss, career changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns such as caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, setting short-term goals, and trying small changes between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Kelly holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with three years of clinical experience as a LICSW in Massachusetts.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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 the therapist's availability.