Kelly Harper, LCSW

Kelly Harper is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 22 years of experience in Louisiana. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. Kelly approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

She uses straightforward techniques to help people cope and make small changes that add up. Sessions often include clear steps for managing symptoms, practicing new skills, and setting achievable goals. The aim is to make progress feel realistic and manageable rather than overwhelming.

Kelly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify what is already working and to set short-term goals that move them forward.

Her practice covers a broad range of concerns such as grief, relationship stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, caregiver strain, workplace problems, and traumatic brain injury. She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, autism, blended family challenges, and the stresses of fatherhood and parenting.

Kelly aims for a calm, practical style in sessions. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people try new approaches between meetings. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Kelly's approaches translate to online therapy

Kelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and clear short-term goals to move toward the changes a person wants.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find it simpler to practice skills at home or to join sessions from a quieter location; others prefer in-person meetings. The therapist will discuss what practical setup works best and tailor session length and focus to match your needs.