Kelsey Giddings , LPC

Kelsey Giddings is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family difficulties, self-esteem, and depression. Kelsey aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and begin to notice small changes that matter.

People meet her when they want help managing day-to-day worry, rebuild confidence, or sort through tense family interactions. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. She listens first, then helps set clear, attainable goals.

Kelsey uses practical techniques to help clients make progress between sessions. She guides people in identifying unhelpful thoughts, building healthier habits, and finding what motivates them. The work is paced to match each person’s readiness for change.

Her approach treats the person as the expert on their life while offering tools that can reduce distress. Therapy may include focused problem solving, learning new coping skills, and short-term strategies to handle urgent stressors. Kelsey also supports clients exploring deeper patterns that affect relationships and meaning.

Clients describe the process as collaborative and respectful. Kelsey emphasizes clear communication about goals and next steps so people always know what they are working toward. Her style is warm, direct, and goal-oriented.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, asks open questions, and helps clarify what matters most. This approach supports people dealing with low confidence, relationship stress, or life purpose concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches practical skills people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client’s preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where the client’s feedback helps shape the plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when scheduling flexibility is needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.