Dr. Michele Kelly, LCSW

Dr. Michele Kelly is an LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She works with teens and adults who are trying to navigate transitions like new jobs, moves, relationships, retirement, or the loss of a loved one. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aiming to build skills that make daily life more manageable.

With 15 years of experience documented for this profile, she draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address patterns of thinking and emotion. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices help people tolerate difficult feelings while focusing on valued actions.

Dr. Kelly begins with an assessment to understand the immediate concerns and longer term goals. From there she and the client choose a mix of approaches tailored to the situation. Sessions focus on skill building, problem solving, and clear steps to handle stressors and relationships.

She has worked in a range of settings with children, adolescents, and families, and currently works primarily with teens and adults. Her background includes experience with adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, trauma and abuse, immigration challenges, and isolation or loneliness.

Her style is adaptable and focused on practical outcomes. People who want straightforward tools and a collaborative plan for change may find her approach useful.

How certain approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take action based on what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will assess concerns and goals, then collaborate with the client to pick methods that feel like a good fit. That planning happens together so techniques match the person’s needs and preferences.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling. Many people find video or phone sessions helpful for continuing work when life is in transition, and a therapist can suggest a format that best supports your goals.