About Kelly
Kelly Friedland is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on common but painful concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. Kelly aims to make the first step toward change feel achievable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She listens without judgment and helps people name what is happening for them. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through feelings and practical problems.
How Kelly works
Kelly encourages small, doable steps that build confidence over time. Her work addresses related issues like abandonment wounds, body image, communication problems, loneliness, questions of life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love. She also supports women who are navigating emotional and identity challenges.
The focus is on understanding patterns that keep someone stuck and finding new ways to respond. Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She collaborates with clients to set goals and track progress so changes are noticeable and meaningful.
The tone in sessions is supportive, direct, and focused on real-life improvements. People who want practical guidance and steady emotional support tend to do well with her style. Kelly helps clients build skills to manage intense feelings and make choices that match their values.
Her approach blends empathy with clear, actionable steps.
What Kelly works with
The areas below are the ones Kelly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Eating disorders
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and build new habits. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for emotional regulation, such as grounding strategies and behavioral experiments that address avoidance and worry.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made. This partnership helps ensure the chosen strategies feel relevant and doable.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when seeing body language matters, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for brief updates, written reflection, or when scheduling makes real-time sessions harder. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into busy lives.
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A practical next step
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