Joy Kelleher , LCSW, CSW

Joy Kelleher is a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia with more than 25 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW stands for Clinical Social Worker - and combines a relational, strength-based, and individualized practice style to help clients build resilience and pursue meaningful change.

Over a long career that includes extensive international work, she has worked with individuals across the lifespan confronting issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, parenting and intimacy concerns, career challenges, and identity-related matters. Her work focuses on meeting people where they are, identifying practical tools, and offering targeted support to help clients reach their goals while honoring each person s unique experiences and strengths.

Joy brings a commitment to community service into her professional life, volunteering in many roles and serving as a volunteer assistant swim coach at a local university where she supports young adults developing life skills and managing the demands of college. Her clinical approach incorporates therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques, which she tailors to fit each person s needs.

Grounded in the belief that connection, voice, and belonging promote healing, she frames counseling as a collaborative process designed to empower people, foster transformation, and promote recovery from adversity.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Joy Kelleher draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and excessive worry. Mindfulness therapy is integrated as well to teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that support emotion regulation and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs. That collaborative stance helps shape a personalized plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Joy includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling, and they can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions and shifting routines.