Dr. Michele Kelly , LCSW

Dr. Michele Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stressful life changes. She focuses on practical support for anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and issues that often come with major transitions. Her tone is straightforward and goal-oriented so people can start feeling steadier sooner.

Dr. Kelly uses simple assessments to figure out what a person needs first. From there she draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and acceptance-oriented methods to tailor the work. Sessions usually focus on building coping skills, solving immediate problems, and testing new ways of handling difficult moments.

Her practice experience spans 15 years and centers on teens and adults navigating change. She has worked across a range of settings and helps with concerns such as parenting stress, family and relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating and mood problems, and career transitions. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging and caregiver stress, immigration, and isolation.

People who come to her can expect clear goals and practical homework between sessions when useful. She aims to strengthen problem-solving and emotion regulation skills so daily life becomes more manageable. Her approach is collaborative and adjusted to each person’s pace.

Based in Louisiana, Dr. Kelly offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her schedule includes flexible hours to help fit therapy into busy lives.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which often reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and improves problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns and goals, then suggest approaches that seem most helpful. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what feels effective for you.

Online therapy offers flexibility for tight schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions can fit into breaks or require less bandwidth, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging helps maintain continuity between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or travel without losing momentum.