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Heather Kelly, LISW
Ohio
Ohio LISW - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT focused methods
- Women's issues support
- Workplace stress help
About Heather
Heather Kelly is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem challenges. She works with individuals who are facing life transitions, interpersonal trauma, or workplace strain, and helps them find clearer ways to cope and make decisions.
Heather uses practical methods to help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful habits. Sessions focus on everyday problems and small experiments clients can try between meetings. She emphasizes clearer communication, rebuilding self-regard, and managing mood symptoms with hands-on strategies.
Her background includes extensive work with women's issues, domestic violence recovery, and the emotional fallout of separation and divorce. She also addresses blended family dynamics, infidelity, and forgiveness when these are part of a person’s current concerns. Heather draws on long experience supporting clients through grief and traumatic events such as sexual assault and abuse.
In the therapy room she helps clients set short-term goals and tests practical ways to meet them. Expect structured conversations about what's keeping a problem going and step-by-step plans to try something different. Heather often focuses on skills that make daily life more manageable, such as communication habits, mood regulation, and planning for seasonal shifts in energy.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Ohio practice. She does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know which formats are offered.
How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, short-term goals, and practical exercises such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and communication practice. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties.The therapist will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. That means discussing goals, trying methods that fit daily life, and adjusting plans based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and when to change direction.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other commitments. If you need shorter check-ins, fewer visual demands, or a way to keep therapy part of a busy schedule, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so the therapist can suggest practical arrangements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship matters, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, blended family problems, and recovery from interpersonal trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. Sessions typically include goal setting and concrete skills to practice between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing life transitions, mood concerns, and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.