Kelly Joyce, LISW

Kelly Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with nine years in mental health care. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating concerns, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Kelly uses clear, practical steps so people can feel steadier day to day.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and a client-centered mindset. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practicing new skills, and building on personal strengths. Kelly aims to keep conversations direct and goal-oriented while staying attuned to each person’s pace.

Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment settings, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. That range gave experience with both crisis stabilization and longer-term therapeutic goals. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from Youngstown State University.

In sessions she prioritizes collaboration. She listens for what matters most to the individual and helps set practical steps toward change. Progress often includes learning coping skills, improving communication, and practicing behavioral experiments between sessions.

Outside of work she enjoys time with family, true crime documentaries, traveling, and her cats. Kelly practices from Ohio and conducts therapy in English.

How Kelly’s Approaches Work Online

Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach suits anxiety, depression, and habit patterns that affect daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her work, helping people clarify personal values and learn to accept difficult emotions while taking meaningful action.

She aims to find the right fit collaboratively. The therapist and client discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That process makes it easier to tailor sessions to each person’s situation and preferences.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls work well for more in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions, track progress, and get brief coaching without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while keeping the focus on practical steps and ongoing support.