Luretha Kelly

Luretha Kelly, LICSW, LCSW, supports people managing anger, trauma, depression, and stress. She invites clients to use their own strengths to move toward a calmer, more satisfying life. Her approach is practical and rooted in everyday steps that build confidence and resilience.

Kelly believes clients are the experts in their stories. She focuses on helping people notice what works for them and practice new skills between sessions. This often means breaking big problems into small, manageable actions that fit into daily routines.

With 16 years of experience in clinical work, she has helped people with issues such as compassion fatigue, anxiety, addictions, and sleep problems. Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and coping with life changes like separation or loss.

She uses several common therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions aim to teach concrete tools for managing emotions and improving communication.

Clients can expect a supportive tone and clear, goal-focused plans. Kelly helps people set attainable steps, track progress, and adjust approaches when needed. Those interested in starting complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, depression, or adjusting after losses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and routines that keep problems going, and teaches specific skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Over time the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most, so sessions stay practical and grounded in daily life.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited or choose video when visual cues are helpful. Licensed professionals can work with clients across regions, and this flexibility often helps people keep steady progress while managing life responsibilities.