- Stress and anxiety
- Postpartum and parenting
- Workplace and money
About Kelly
Kelly Olson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and help with coping through major life changes. Kelly has also worked with new mothers on parenting and postpartum depression and supports people navigating changes in work and relationships.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions involve clear conversation about what feels difficult and small steps to try between meetings. She listens to how daily routines, money worries, and job or school pressures get in the way. Together clients and Kelly look for concrete ways to reduce overwhelm and build more steady habits.
Kelly pays attention to how attachment patterns and body image shape relationships and mood. She helps people name what is happening and practice different responses in real situations. For someone feeling lost after a move, a breakup, or a new job, she offers ways to reestablish routines and regain momentum.
She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, divorce or separation, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose. Discussions about workplace stress, money worries, and midlife or motherhood transitions are part of her caseload.
Sessions are held with adults. English is used for therapy. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats on the service site. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach is behavioral activation, which helps break cycles of low mood by adding small, goal-directed activities back into daily life; this is useful for depression and low motivation. Another common element is problem-focused work that identifies specific stressors and develops step-by-step plans to manage them, which helps with anxiety and workplace or money-related worries.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Kelly works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and circumstances. This is a collaborative effort where the therapist and client review what helps and adjust plans as needed.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments around work or school, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is difficult, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a busy day. Therapists licensed in your state can explain how their approach will be used in remote sessions and help adapt techniques to your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes including postpartum concerns and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational with a focus on identifying small, manageable steps and routine changes that reduce overwhelm.
How much experience does Kelly have?
She has five years of professional social work experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are limited to those within her permitted region.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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