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Kelly Harper

Kelly Harper

LCSW

Therapist · Louisiana · 22+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and everyday stress

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  • Action-oriented
  • Strengths-based
  • Goal focused

About Kelly

Kelly Harper is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience based in Louisiana. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, anger, and depression. She approaches work with a down-to-earth style and aims to help people build on their strengths. Taking the first step toward change is hard, and she offers steady support through that process.

With a long career in social work, Kelly draws on practical methods that help people notice what works and make small changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to break problems into manageable steps. Sessions tend to focus on skills, realistic goals, and clearer thinking rather than long histories.

Kelly emphasizes collaboration. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them find tools that fit their situation. That can look like learning new coping skills for anger, creating routines to ease anxiety, or mapping clear steps to handle parenting challenges.

Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect a mix of problem-solving, skill-building, and supportive conversation. The pace is adjusted to what the person needs, whether that means short-term problem work or ongoing support.

Kelly also brings attention to related concerns such as grief, trauma, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and issues often faced by young adults and women. She aims to help people improve day-to-day functioning and feel more capable in handling life’s changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

How Kelly’s Approaches Work Online

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change how they act. CBT often focuses on practical steps and skill practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and trouble managing anger. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented; it helps clients identify small, useful changes and build on what already works in their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. Together they set clear goals and adjust methods as progress is made, so therapy stays relevant and focused.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor pacing and tasks to match each person's schedule and responsibilities.

At a glance

Listed location
Louisiana
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Louisiana)
LCSW · No. 5722
NPI
1285372656

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?

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

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, goal setting, and problem solving using short-term strategies and ongoing support as needed.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Kelly has 22 years of professional experience in social work and has spent that time helping people manage common life challenges and emotional concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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