Dr. Michele Kelly
Support for life transitions and stress
LCSW Louisiana
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Michele
Dr. Michele Kelly offers practical support for people navigating life’s transitions and the stresses that come with them.
Background and approach
With 15 years as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Louisiana, she focuses on helping clients manage anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma, mood conditions, and career-related stress. She also addresses issues such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, immigration-related adjustments, and feelings of isolation.
Her approach blends proven techniques to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method. Dr.
Kelly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with acceptance and commitment strategies, dialectical behavior skills, client-centered care, and mindfulness practices to build coping skills, improve communication, and support concrete problem solving. During an initial assessment she collaborates with clients to identify goals and select the combination of methods most likely to help.
Dr. Kelly offers flexible scheduling to fit work and life demands, and she accepts international clients.
She works with teens and adults who are ready to explore practical strategies for change and growth and values a collaborative process that emphasizes skill-building and realistic steps forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Dr. Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to produce better emotional outcomes. She also draws from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for people wrestling with loss, life transitions, or persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Kelly collaborates with each client during the assessment to determine which methods - whether CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective - best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot meet in person. These formats allow for consistent access to therapy, support skill practice between sessions, and let clients choose the communication style that fits their daily life and comfort level.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi
Languages
English