LCSW

Dr. Michele Kelly, LCSW

Experience15 years
LocationLouisiana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Michele

Dr. Michele Kelly offers practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, mood concerns, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

Drawing on 15 years as a licensed clinical social worker, she focuses on helping teens and adults navigate transitions such as job changes, moves, relationship shifts, and major life losses. Her background includes work across family settings and a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns, which informs a flexible, client-focused style.

Dr. Kelly practices from a strengths-oriented perspective, using a mix of evidence-based methods to help clients build coping skills and solve problems.

She typically begins with an assessment to identify priorities, then tailors interventions - for example skill-building from cognitive behavioral approaches or mindfulness and emotion-regulation work - to match each person’s needs and goals. Sessions aim to boost resilience, improve communication, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Licensed as an LCSW in Louisiana, Dr. Kelly accepts international clients and offers a variety of online session formats to fit different schedules.

She maintains flexible hours to accommodate work and family commitments and encourages prospective clients to ask questions about the fit and logistics before beginning work together.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Kelly commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, teaching practical strategies for coping with intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist begins with an assessment and works with each client to select methods that align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. Adjustments are made over time so the plan fits evolving needs and produces practical tools clients can use outside sessions.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities and provide different ways to communicate depending on what feels most comfortable for the client. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured interventions, skills training, and ongoing coaching in ways that fit each person’s life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, career changes, bipolar disorder, depression, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and isolation or loneliness.

What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?

The approach is eclectic and client-centered, drawing on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to tailor care to individual needs. Therapy emphasizes collaboration and developing practical coping skills.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with teens and adults through a variety of life transitions and emotional concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The clinician is based in Louisiana and holds LCSW credentials. License details include LA LCSW 2540 and MS LCSW C10142.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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 this therapist?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi

Languages

English