- Trauma informed care
- Skills focused
- Values driven
About Luretha
Luretha Kelly is a licensed social worker who helps people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps toward feeling more capable and in control. Her style aims to be supportive and straightforward for those ready to make a change.
Kelly holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has 16 years of experience in clinical settings. She has a history of helping people with trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, and compassion fatigue. Her work also covers concerns such as parenting strain, sleep problems, career stress, ADHD, and bipolar mood challenges.
In sessions she uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. That can mean learning skills for emotion regulation, reframing thoughts, or identifying values to guide decisions. She also addresses attachment and abandonment wounds and common relationship and communication problems.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor the approach. The focus is on short, manageable steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. People leave with concrete tools to handle stress, improve boundaries, and repair important relationships.
Those interested in working together should expect a collaborative process. Kelly encourages questions and practical goal-setting so progress is measured in real changes to daily life.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for motivation, codependency concerns, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through techniques like emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. That collaboration guides whether sessions lean more toward ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness work, or motivational techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care across locations, which can benefit people managing chronic stress, caregiving demands, or frequent travel.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions, among other concerns such as parenting stress, sleep issues, and relationship struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps and skill building to address emotions, behavior patterns, and decision-making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings helping people with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in Mississippi with licensure also noted for the District of Columbia in her background.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details and scheduling when you begin the process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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