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Kelly Harper, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and anger
About Kelly
Kelly Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 22 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Kelly emphasizes practical steps and uses straightforward talk to help people move forward.
She frames clients as the experts in their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small changes, and tracking what works. Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions and set clear goals.
Her approach is direct and organized. She helps people break big problems into manageable tasks. That can mean trying a new way to respond to stress, practicing a short skill between visits, or changing one daily routine that makes life harder.
Kelly often works with issues tied to relationships and family life, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and workplace stress. She also provides support around aging and caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood issues. The focus is on practical problem solving rather than lengthy theory.
Sessions aim to be concrete and action-oriented. Kelly helps people set measurable goals, review progress, and adjust plans when needed. She asks clients to try things between sessions and brings the results back into therapy for revision and learning.
How Kelly Uses Structured Methods in Online Sessions
Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to create clear, stepwise plans. CBT involves noticing automatic thoughts, testing whether they are accurate, and trying alternative responses to change feelings and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with focus or mood.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. It emphasizes identifying what is already working and scaling those actions up. This approach can help with parenting challenges, relationship friction, and coping with life changes.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has helped in the past. Sessions are collaborative - plans are adjusted based on what the client reports and what they can realistically try between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or allow sessions without travel. Licensed professionals will adapt homework and skills practice so they fit into everyday life rather than relying on long explanations in-session.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting problems, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in clinical social work in Louisiana.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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