LICSW, LCSW

Luretha Kelly , LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in Mississippi

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About Luretha

Luretha Kelly is a licensed clinician with 16 years of professional experience who is credentialed to practice in the District of Columbia and Mississippi. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - indicating advanced training and clinical expertise in social work. Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family matters, and coping with life changes. She frames therapy around the understanding that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. Recognizing that seeking change requires courage, she offers support and empowerment as clients take initial and ongoing steps toward greater wellbeing. In sessions she integrates evidence-based approaches to build skills for managing stress, improving relationships, and navigating transitions, tailoring interventions to each personâs goals and circumstances.

Her approach is practical and compassionate, aiming to create a collaborative space where clients can explore patterns, try new coping strategies, and strengthen resilience over time.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors strategies so the chosen methods fit the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue momentum between sessions through messages or shorter check-ins when that fits the clientâs needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Luretha Kelly have?

She has 16 years of experience.

Is Luretha Kelly a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: DC LICSW LC200002449, MS LCSW C6936.

In which languages does Luretha Kelly provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Luretha Kelly located?

She is located in Mississippi.

How can I work with Luretha Kelly as my therapist?

You can work with Luretha Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Luretha Kelly work with international clients?

Yes, Luretha Kelly works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Luretha Kelly cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Mississippi, District of Columbia

Languages

English

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