Heather Kelly , LISW

Heather Kelly is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 25 years of experience based in Ohio. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. Heather's background includes a long focus on women's issues and workplace stress, and she often supports people through major life changes like divorce or loss.

She uses practical conversation and goal-focused steps to help people notice what is getting in the way of feeling better. Sessions emphasize clear, doable strategies that fit daily life rather than long theoretical talks. Heather aims to help clients build self-love, steady their mood, and improve communication with others.

Clients can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Heather listens first, then works with each person to set small goals and try different coping tools. She pays attention to how past experiences affect current choices and relationships, and she offers ways to practice new responses.

Her work includes support for those recovering from sexual assault and abuse, people navigating blended family issues, and clients coping with workplace pressures. Heather also addresses mood-related conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder and other mood disorders.

Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She balances practical skills with attention to feelings so clients can make steady progress. The focus is on realistic steps toward more satisfying daily life.

CBT and Practical Tools for Online Care

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear exercises and small experiments that can reduce anxiety and lift mood, which is useful for depression, stress, and relationship worries.

The right approach often takes a few conversations to find. Heather collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what works, adjust techniques, and focus on steps that feel manageable in day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework notes, or quick coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and other commitments.