Kelly Harper

Kelly Harper is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana with 22 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting struggles, and relationship concerns. Kelly believes people know their story best and brings a supportive presence to each session.

Her approach centers on practical, goal-focused work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete steps that move someone toward what matters to them.

Kelly has worked across many common life challenges. She supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, workplace strain, and changes tied to aging or young adulthood. Intellectual disability and autism are listed among her focus areas, and she incorporates that context into planning care when relevant.

Sessions aim to build clear tools for everyday life. Kelly helps clients develop coping skills, improve communication, and manage symptoms so daily routines feel more doable. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and life demands.

People who prefer straightforward, solutions-oriented talking and practical homework often find this style helpful. Kelly encourages clients to use their strengths, try small experiments between sessions, and notice what changes work best for them.

How Kelly’s approaches translate to online care

Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice small changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing day-to-day reactions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals, helping people spot what already works and build on it to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and current challenges. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats offered before booking to confirm what is available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with the clinician about how to structure appointments so they fit with your routine and daily responsibilities.