- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Strengths-based focus
About Kelly
Kelly Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with nine years of experience in mental health care. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship pain, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addiction, and issues around intimacy and parenting. Kelly writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
Kelly works from a client-centered stance and treats people as the experts on their lives. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that feel doable. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach coping skills, manage emotions, and change unhelpful patterns.
Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. That variety shaped her ability to support people in crisis and those who need steady, ongoing work. She also brings experience helping with codependency, attachment concerns, abandonment issues, and blended family challenges.
Kelly earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Youngstown State University. The LISW credential indicates a licensed independent social worker in Ohio. She offers a strengths-based, solution-oriented process that aims to help people move forward at their own pace.
Outside of work she enjoys family time, travel, true crime documentaries, and caring for her cats. Her approach is practical and compassionate, focused on helping people find clearer ways to cope and connect.
Approaches used online and how they help
Kelly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in plain, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take small actions that match what matters to them. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead so goals grow from what feels important. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or relationship problems.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Kelly will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose or combine methods so sessions focus on what matters most to the client and adjust as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, which can make regular work on goals more consistent. Online work can support skills practice between meetings and allow check-ins without travel. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered and how they fit your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly address in therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, and codependency among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and strengths-based, focusing on small, practical steps and skill building to help people manage emotions and change patterns that get in the way.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Kelly has nine years of practice across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings, which shaped her crisis and long-term care experience.
What credentials and location are listed for Kelly?
She holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Kelly?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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