Kelly Stone , LCSW

Kelly Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 8 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, supports those navigating relationship challenges in romantic, family, or professional contexts, and helps clients address intimacy-related concerns and depression. Her clinical work also includes supporting individuals with personality disorders and bipolar disorder.

Kelly approaches therapy from a holistic, collaborative stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be used to meet difficult challenges. She partners with clients to build on those strengths, tailor interventions to their needs, and explore practical ways to move forward. Kelly recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and she affirms and supports clients for taking that first step toward change.

Her style combines compassionate listening with goal-focused work, seeking to create a supportive environment where clients can explore patterns, develop coping skills, and pursue healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly Stone draws from several well-established approaches to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration - the therapist focuses on understanding each person�s perspective and supporting them to find their own solutions, which is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - CBT is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships - it can help couples and individuals improve connection and resolve patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Kelly will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Kelly is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and fit therapy into busy lives, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the therapeutic process.