Profile / United States
Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley, LPC
Arkansas
LPC focusing on relationships and coping
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Short practical exercises
About Madeline
Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, life changes, addiction, grief, anger, and depression. Lucy also focuses on concerns such as chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, self-love, women's issues, and workplace stress.
Lucy uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-informed methods. Sessions emphasize workable steps and short experiments to test new ways of responding to problems.
Her background includes service on a state counseling licensure board for eight years. She has taught as adjunct faculty at Michigan State University and John Brown University and has been a guest lecturer at Eastern Michigan University. That mix of clinical and teaching experience shapes a clear, organized way of working.
In early meetings Lucy helps clients set simple, measurable goals and picks a few skills to practice between sessions. Homework tends to be concrete - short reflections, behavioral experiments, or communication exercises. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted when something is not helping.
People who prefer a structured approach with practical tools may find this style helpful. Prospective clients who want to know about session formats should confirm current options before booking, and international clients are accepted. To begin, users follow the site’s process to select an online therapy option and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Madeline Kelley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and gives concrete exercises to try between sessions, which can help with depression, anxiety, and relationship patterns.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for coping with chronic pain, grief, and long-term stress. Client-Centered Therapy appears in her practice as an emphasis on listening and reflecting so clients can organize their own priorities and next steps.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review goals, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what is helpful. Clients get a clear plan and short exercises to use between meetings so progress is tracked and discussed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to follow up on homework between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and check-ins to shorter or longer sessions to match someone’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with relationship issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is structured and practical, using talk plus short exercises to test new behaviors and thoughts between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience, served eight years on a state counseling licensure board, and taught as adjunct faculty at Michigan State University and John Brown University.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Michigan and Arkansas and practices from Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are provided?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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