Dr. Michele Kelly , LCSW

Dr. Michele Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience based in Louisiana. She focuses on helping teens and adults navigate challenging life transitions and the emotional strain that can accompany change. Drawing on a broad clinical toolkit, she works collaboratively with clients to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, attention and mood disorders, eating and career issues, and other difficulties that affect everyday functioning.

Her practice emphasizes a tailored approach - following an initial assessment she selects strategies from evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to meet each person’s needs. She supports clients in developing practical coping skills, building problem-solving capacity, and clarifying values and goals so they can move forward with greater confidence.

Known for an adaptable, strengths-based style, Dr. Kelly places priority on listening carefully to each client’s story and partnering to create realistic plans for change. Her work also extends to specialized concerns including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family issues, immigration-related adjustment, and isolation or loneliness.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and coping

Dr. Michele Kelly incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. ACT can be especially helpful for people coping with anxiety, life transitions, and persistent stress.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides structured tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns by teaching concrete strategies for problem solving and behavioral change.

Client-Centered Therapy is another key part of her work, offering empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel understood while exploring their own solutions and strengths. Dr. Kelly treats the selection of methods as a joint process - she and the client work together to determine which approach or combination will best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility for scheduling and location, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives. Whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, these options can increase access to consistent support and allow therapy to continue across distances and time zones.