Kelly Friedland , LMSW

Kelly Friedland is a licensed master social worker with 20 years of experience practicing in Michigan. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Kelly aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful.

She creates a space where people can talk about hard feelings without judgment. Sessions prioritize clear conversation and practical ways to handle difficult moments. The goal is to support people as they work toward more satisfying day-to-day life.

Kelly often helps clients sort through issues around abandonment, body image, and self-love. She also addresses isolation, communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Those dealing with post-traumatic stress or motivation challenges can expect focused, steady support.

Her approach centers on collaborating with each person to identify what matters most to them. That means setting small, doable goals and trying strategies that fit the client’s life. Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can be made when needed.

Sessions can involve talking through feelings, practicing new ways to cope, and building skills for everyday situations. Kelly supports women’s issues as part of her broader work with emotional and behavioral concerns. Her intention is to empower clients to make meaningful changes at their own pace.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach is skills-based therapy that teaches practical coping tools for anxiety, stress, and depression such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques are aimed at easing intense feelings and improving daily functioning.

Another frequent method involves grief and loss work that helps people process bereavement and other kinds of loss. This approach supports naming what has been lost, making sense of strong emotions, and finding ways to remember while moving forward. It can be helpful after the death of a loved one or other significant life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in quickly, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and life demands.