LISW

Kelly Walsh, LISW

Experience31 years
LocationOhio
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Kelly

Kelly Walsh is a licensed social worker (LISW) with 31 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings seasoned clinical judgment to cases involving complicated emotional patterns, codependency, attachment issues, and co-morbid conditions while also addressing challenges tied to body image, sleep and eating, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice emphasizes a warm, affirming stance that recognizes diverse identities and life stories, including work with LGBT clients and those navigating adoption or blended family dynamics. Kelly aims to help clients strengthen communication, manage mood fluctuations such as bipolar symptoms, and develop practical coping strategies for anger, parenting, and workplace stress.

She tailors interventions to each person’s needs, drawing on decades of direct care to foster resilience and clearer self-understanding. Clients can expect a collaborative, client-centered relationship that blends evidence-based techniques with mindfulness and attachment-informed perspectives.

Based in Ohio and practicing as an LISW, she also accepts international clients and offers multiple formats for remote sessions to fit varying schedules and preferences.

Approaches that shape online care

Kelly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist approaches this collaboratively. She works with clients to explore which strategies fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant to changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing therapists to offer targeted exercises, behavioral homework, and ongoing support between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Kelly works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and career or life transitions.

What is the general therapeutic approach and style?

The practice emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative style that integrates evidence-based methods and a compassionate, affirming stance toward diverse identities and experiences.

How much clinical experience informs the work?

With 31 years of experience, the therapist brings long-term clinical practice to complex presentations and multi-layered concerns like co-morbidity and attachment issues.

What are the credentials and where is the therapist located?

Kelly holds the credential LISW and is documented as OH LISW I.1801129-SUPV. She is based in Ohio.

Are services available for non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients, allowing people outside the U.S. to access services.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Kelly can help with

Kelly Walsh works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Kelly works with clients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics.

How Kelly approaches therapy

Kelly's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kelly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 31 years of clinical experience.