- Practical skill building
- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed approach
About Kelly
Kelly Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with nine years of mental health experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, eating concerns, trauma, and questions about identity and intimacy. Kelly uses direct, practical support to help people manage feelings and make concrete changes in their day-to-day life.
Kelly works from a client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, managing symptoms, and building skills that reduce stress and improve relationships. She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.
Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient settings. That variety gives her a practical sense of what helps people in crisis and what supports longer-term change.
Kelly holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Youngstown State University, and she maintains practice as an Ohio LISW. She aims to create straightforward, respectful sessions where goals are clear and progress is measurable.
Outside of work she spends time with family, watches true crime documentaries, cuddles her cats, and travels. She asks people to bring their real-life concerns to sessions so therapy fits the life they already have.
How therapy methods translate to online work
Kelly often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes.She also brings cognitive behavioral therapy techniques into sessions to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress by breaking problems into workable pieces.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made. Clients and the therapist review what helps and what can be changed to better meet goals.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Kelly during the matching process about which session length and setting would fit your routine best.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kelly focus on?
Kelly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career stress among other areas.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach that focuses on practical steps and skill building. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy may be included when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has nine years of experience working in a range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, listed as LISW, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.