Kelly Harper , LCSW

Kelly Harper is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Louisiana with over 20 years of professional experience. As an LCSW - which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating specialized clinical training in social work - she has helped people manage stress and anxiety, navigate parenting challenges, address anger management, and work through depression. Kelly approaches each client with respect for their lived experience, holding the view that individuals are the experts on their own stories and already possess strengths that can be mobilized to meet difficult challenges.

Beginning therapy is often a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life, and Kelly offers steady support throughout that process. Her work emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative problem solving so clients can build on existing resources and move toward clearer, more manageable goals. She is committed to guiding people through change with empathy and professional insight.

CBT and Solution-Focused Online Therapy Options

Kelly Harper commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to shift them - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients clarify what they want to change and build on existing strengths to reach those aims.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly works collaboratively with people to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which strategies feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of support. Please note that Kelly is not accepting clients at this time.