Therapist profile
Luretha Kelly, LICSW, LCSW
Mississippi
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Mississippi / C6936; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200002449
- NPI1609173533
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma informed approaches
- CBT and ACT methods
About Luretha
Luretha Kelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience. She practices in Mississippi and works with adults facing issues such as trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, career strain, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem.
Kelly centers sessions on the client's own experience and strengths. She treats people as the experts on their lives and helps them use what already works. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and skills that ease day-to-day strain.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She brings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients live by their values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques are used to teach emotional regulation and grounding skills.
Sessions often include straightforward skill practice and small behavior changes to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change when motivation is low. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
People reach out for help with anger that shows up at home or work, long-standing trauma, relationship communication problems, or burnout and compassion fatigue. Kelly supports clients who want clearer coping tools and better emotional control rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts. It is useful for anger that follows regret, guilt, or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel reactivity and low mood. It suits problems like workplace frustration or repetitive negative thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can reduce explosive reactions and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and new challenges appear.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and return to sessions without losing momentum.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on skills and small behavior changes drawn from CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds DC LICSW and MS LCSW credentials and practices in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.