- Focus on work wellbeing
- Support for new parents
- Practical coping strategies
About Kelly
Kelly Olson is a Licensed Master Social Worker who practices in Michigan and has five years of professional experience. She focuses on work and wellbeing concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, and depression. Kelly often helps people navigating big life changes and the everyday strain that can follow them.
Her recent work includes support for new mothers facing postpartum depression, changes in parenting, and the shift that comes with a growing family. She also addresses workplace stress, money and financial worries, and the emotional side of midlife transitions. Clients can expect direct, practical conversations about what is getting in the way of feeling steadier and more capable.
Kelly aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. She encourages small, manageable steps and focuses on what someone can do between sessions. Her approach is collaborative - Kelly listens first, then helps set realistic goals that fit a person’s life.
Sessions often include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of coping. She brings attention to attachment and body image when those issues come up, and she supports caregiving stress, divorce and separation, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose.
People interested in working together can expect straightforward guidance and practical strategies aimed at improving day-to-day wellbeing and functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses involves helping people identify unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with day-to-day worry, low motivation, and depressive thinking.Another frequent focus is attachment-related work, which looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. This can help people improve how they relate to partners, work colleagues, and themselves. For new parents she addresses postpartum challenges by combining coping strategies with attention to the practical demands of early parenthood.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Kelly listens to your goals and preferences, then tailors methods to match what you need. She will check in about what is or isn’t working and adjust the plan together as progress unfolds.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let someone join from a place that suits their schedule. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone focus on the conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly commonly help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like postpartum depression, workplace strain, and body image concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Kelly offers a straightforward, collaborative approach that starts with listening. She focuses on practical steps and goal-setting to help people make small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has five years of professional work experience as a clinician in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin if I want to work with Kelly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.