Heather Kelly, LISW

Heather Kelly is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Heather often supports clients dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and life changes like divorce or separation. Her work often centers on practical, step-by-step strategies rather than long lectures. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Heather also addresses issues that affect daily life, such as workplace stress, blended family challenges, and communication problems. She helps people who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault process their experiences and look for ways to move forward. Women's issues and finding purpose are common topics she discusses. In sessions she emphasizes building self-love and improving communication skills. She helps people set small, achievable goals and tracks progress over time. Practical tools and homework are used when they fit a person’s goals. Heather offers an approachable, nonjudgmental style. She aims to make the process understandable and manageable. People who want clear strategies and steady support may find this approach helpful.

How CBT and Online Sessions Work Together

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thoughts that lead to distress and to practice different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT focuses on small, concrete changes you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or improve relationships.

Therapy is a collaboration. Heather will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then choose methods that fit. Together they adjust pacing, homework, and session style so the work matches the person’s needs and daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, sharing thoughts between sessions, or when writing helps clarify feelings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family, and home routines and to continue consistent care despite a busy schedule.