Kelly Joyce

Experienced trauma-informed social worker

LISW Ohio

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Kelly

Kelly Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or parenting struggles. Kelly also addresses a number of interconnected challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and co-morbid conditions.

Her approach is grounded in a client-centered, trauma-informed stance that emphasizes strengths and practical solutions. Kelly integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

She aims to collaborate with each person to tailor strategies that fit their goals, values, and life context rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Outside of clinical work she enjoys time with family, travel, true crime documentaries, and her cats, which she says help her recharge and stay grounded.

How Kelly's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to guide clients toward clarifying values and taking committed actions that align with those values, often helping with coping and life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels relevant and workable for daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from home or during busy schedules. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and convenient ways to maintain momentum while balancing other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kelly commonly support?

She works with a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, career and parenting challenges, and several related areas such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Sessions emphasize a client-centered and trauma-informed stance that prioritizes strengths and practical solutions, with collaborative goal setting and tools drawn from evidence-informed approaches.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Kelly has nine years of experience working across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.

What are Kelly's credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LISW credential with licence number OH LISW I.2002437 and provides services from Ohio.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English