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Kelly Morana-Piazza

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Kelly

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a Florida-licensed counselor who works with people seeking practical strategies for stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues.

Background and approach

She brings 11 years of professional experience and a background that includes two master's degrees - one in professional studies (MPS) and one in clinical mental health counseling (MSEd) - which inform a pragmatic, strengths-based approach to therapy.

Her style blends evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused tools to help clients set goals and build skills. Kelly emphasizes collaboration and respects each person as the expert on their own life while offering structure and concrete skills to address symptoms and real-world problems.

She previously worked as a paralegal and relocated from New York City to Florida in 2014, experiences she says contribute to a grounded perspective on career and life transitions. Kelly encourages taking the first step toward support and offers flexible online options, helping clients access therapy that fits their schedules and needs.

How Kelly’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic coping patterns. Client-centered work emphasizes empathic listening, acceptance, and supporting clients as they explore their own goals and values.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress-management skills. Mindfulness techniques can complement cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments by improving emotional regulation and attention. Together these approaches provide both practical tools and a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly collaborates with each person to tailor the plan to their needs, goals, and preferences. In online work she discusses options and adjusts techniques so they fit the format and the client’s day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule regular appointments and practice skills between sessions. These formats provide flexibility for people juggling work, family, or other commitments while still receiving structured, licensed professional support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Kelly combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to offer practical skills and collaborative goal-setting.
How much professional experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience, drawing on clinical training and prior work experience to inform her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Kelly holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices out of Florida; licensing details include SC LPC 9789 and FL LMHC MH20445.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost and scheduling handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida, South Carolina

Languages

English