Anna Lehew Kelley

Anna Lehew Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them take a first step toward clearer thinking and calmer responses. Her tone is direct and nonjudgmental, and she aims for practical change rather than jargon. In sessions she works together with clients to find patterns that cause upset. She helps identify root problems and tries simple, usable steps to move forward. That process can include looking at how past events shape current reactions, and practicing new ways to handle stress and strong emotions. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh earned in 2014 and state licensure as a clinical social worker. She has spent over a decade supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress, addictions, grief, anger, and parenting concerns. She also addresses relationship strain, divorce and separation, and issues common to first responders and veterans. Therapy methods used include attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and EMDR. These are applied flexibly to match what each person needs in the room. Sessions focus on building skills, changing harmful thinking, and processing painful memories when that is helpful. People who come for help can expect a collaborative plan. Goals are practical and measurable. Progress is checked regularly, and strategies are adjusted if they are not helping.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people build more secure ways of relating. It can help when anger or trust issues come up in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions. EMDR is an approach aimed at processing traumatic memories so they cause less distress and become easier to think about without intense reaction. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That conversation guides whether the plan emphasizes skills from CBT, relationship-focused attachment work, EMDR, or a mix of methods. Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people attend from a quiet place that fits their schedule and use video or phone options when available. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote formats so the therapy stays practical and goal oriented.