Lella Still, LCSW

Lella Still is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, career stress, and life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical progress rather than jargon. She welcomes conversations about LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and caregiver stress.

Her work often begins by listening to what matters most and setting small, concrete goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and planning for real-life situations.

Lella pays particular attention to isolation and low self-esteem. She helps clients find ways to reconnect, set boundaries, and strengthen self-compassion. For people worn down by work or caregiving, she focuses on manageable changes that cut stress and restore energy.

She describes therapy as a collaborative project. People leave sessions with clear steps to try between meetings and a chance to talk through how those steps went. This practical orientation suits people who want guidance plus hands-on tools.

Sessions are offered in English and are available in multiple online formats. Lella emphasizes inclusive care and supports people exploring life purpose, social anxiety, or workplace challenges.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps the person make choices that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions use simple exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical actions that improve daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lella will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust techniques as progress is made. The process is conversational and goal-oriented so the client and therapist can decide together what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, send short updates, or get brief coaching during a busy day. These options give flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.