Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley , LPC

Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley helps people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, career frustration, and the stress of life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more confident. Lucy uses clear, approachable language and aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward.

Lucy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with two decades of experience. She has worked with people dealing with depression, anger, grief, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns. She also helps those managing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those coping with workplace problems and codependency.

Her approach combines several methods that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and problem-solving. Sessions often include exercises for shifting difficult thoughts, setting small goals, and building everyday habits that support emotional well-being. She encourages clients to try techniques between sessions and then review what worked.

Lucy has experience in academic and board roles from earlier work in Michigan and draws on that background to explain concepts in plain terms. She welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. Sessions can be adapted to a person’s schedule and communication preferences.

People who reach out can expect steady, practical guidance and collaborative planning. The work is aimed at making daily life more manageable and helping clients move toward goals they choose for themselves.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by painful thoughts and want a values-driven direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for depression, anxiety, and low motivation.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals and try methods that fit their situation and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different days and needs. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing one another. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging can be used for brief coaching, follow-up, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress moving between appointments.