Key details
- CredentialsLISW
- LicenseLISW, Ohio / I.1801129-SUPV
- NPI1902838675
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Kelly
Kelly Walsh is an Ohio LISW with 31 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Kelly uses a mix of practical therapies to help people manage difficult feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions and coping patterns.
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. Conversations focus on what a person wants to change and on short-term skills they can try between sessions. Mindfulness practices and DBT-informed strategies are used when someone needs emotion regulation or stress management tools.
Kelly pays attention to identity and life context, including adoption and foster care histories, LGBTQ concerns, and work or parenting stress. She helps people sort through complex overlap like chronic illness plus mood problems or co-occurring substance issues. Practical planning and communication coaching are common elements of her work.
Her background includes three decades of direct clinical practice in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She combines structured approaches with a listening stance to help clients make clearer choices and manage anger or other strong emotions more effectively.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based ideas in session. CBT looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches action-based steps to change patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, or low mood. Attachment-based work examines how early and current relationships shape reactions and communication, useful when anger connects to closeness or trust issues.She also draws on mindfulness and DBT-informed practices for managing strong emotions. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity. DBT strategies focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help a client identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences. Expect practical learning and feedback rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm available formats before booking so you know how sessions will fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, or avoid being on camera when that helps someone focus.
Areas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses short-term skills, problem solving, and conversational work to address immediate concerns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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