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Online therapist

Kelly Harrison

Compassionate practical support for everyday parenting challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kelly

Kelly Harrison is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Oklahoma. She brings over 15 years of professional experience to her work and focuses on issues parents often mention, like stress, anxiety, and parenting concerns. She also helps with depression, self-esteem, motivation, relationship struggles, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes.

Kelly presents herself as someone who listens and looks for each person's strengths as a starting point. Her style is straightforward and supportive.

Background and approach

She treats people as experts on their own lives and helps them build on what already works. Sessions are practical and geared toward real-life problems rather than vague talk. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone nervous about starting therapy.

Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She helps clients break problems into small, doable steps and practices new skills during sessions. The approach is collaborative - the client and therapist decide what to try and adjust things that don’t fit.

Working with Kelly will involve setting clear goals and tracking progress in simple ways. She explains options and offers tools clients can use between sessions. The emphasis is on usable strategies for everyday life, not on labels or jargon.

Because her license is in Oklahoma, she provides services to people residing in that state. Sessions are offered in English and use formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Online approaches and practical support

Kelly uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach is skills training that teaches ways to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, planning, and behavior changes. These tools help when daily pressures feel overwhelming. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and goal setting to address parenting and relationship challenges by breaking issues into small, manageable steps and trying solutions between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, checks in on what is working, and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions can fit into busy days, and live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing problem-solving. These formats make it easier to use therapy around parenting schedules and other time demands while keeping the focus on real-life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelly work on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, family matters, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is the therapy style like?
Her style is direct and supportive, emphasizing practical steps and skill-building. Sessions aim to identify strengths and apply strategies that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
Kelly has 15 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Oklahoma with license number OK LCSW 4056.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with people residing in Oklahoma due to licensure rules.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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