Kelly Harper, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

About Kelly

Kelly Harper is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 22 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. She works plainly and directly, helping clients name problems and try small changes.

Her tone is steady and encouraging for someone ready to take a first step. Clients can expect a strengths-based approach. Kelly treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on what already works.

Background and approach

Sessions often include clear strategies and short-term goals that fit day-to-day family life. Her work commonly addresses relationship and family concerns as well as trauma, grief, and self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and workplace struggles. Kelly uses methods grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then sets simple, concrete steps to shift them.

Many clients find this approach useful for symptom relief and clearer decision making. Her practice aims to be practical and collaborative. Kelly helps people test what works, adjust plans, and build routines that fit real life.

She encourages straightforward conversation and steady progress over time.

How Kelly uses clear techniques in online therapy

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She works with people to test new ways of thinking and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which aims to find practical steps toward clients' goals. This approach focuses on strengths and what is already working, then builds short-term, actionable plans to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. The plan can be adjusted as progress is made so the approach stays practical and effective.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow scheduling around family life and other commitments, and make it easier to get consistent support from home. The mix of methods also helps match communication style and daily routines, giving more ways to practice strategies between sessions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a strengths-based, straightforward style that emphasizes practical steps and clear goals. Sessions focus on noticing patterns and trying small changes that fit daily life.

What is her professional background?

Kelly has 22 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with a broad range of concerns related to mental health and family life.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW license with license number LA LCSW 5722 and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Kelly?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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