- Practical coping skills
- Support for parents
- Focus on adoption
About Michele
Dr. Michele Kelly helps people facing life transitions and the stress that comes with them. She works with teens and adults who are adjusting to changes like starting college, beginning a new job, moving, becoming a parent, separating or divorcing, retiring, or grieving the loss of someone close. She also supports people managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the ongoing strain of caregiving or blended family dynamics.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She begins with an assessment to understand each person's situation. From there she draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, client-centered listening, acceptance and commitment concepts, and mindfulness practices. The goal is to build skills that help day-to-day functioning and decision making.
Dr. Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She has a long background in social work and has worked across multiple settings with children, adolescents, and adults. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to individual needs.
In sessions she focuses on clear steps people can use right away. That may include coping strategies for stress, ways to manage mood shifts, problem-solving for family conflict, or support through adoption and foster care related concerns. She offers flexible hours to better fit work and life schedules.
To begin, she asks people to share what they hope to change and what matters most to them. Then she and the client pick practical tools and approaches that fit those goals.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in that direction while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and big life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's experience, and it helps people feel heard while they work toward personal goals.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist starts with an assessment and then talks with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they choose or combine methods that seem most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep momentum with regular remote sessions while they balance school, work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, career questions, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses a mix of approaches and focuses on building skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working across settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Louisiana and holds the LCSW credential noted as LA LCSW and MS LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the practice policies; confirm any region-specific details when you schedule.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.