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Luretha Kelly, LICSW, LCSW

Trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker
  • Trauma and mood support
  • Teletherapy options available
  • Strengths-based approach

About Luretha Kelly

Luretha Kelly is a licensed social worker who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to supporting people facing a wide range of challenges. With licensure as an LICSW and an LCSW - which stand for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she combines professional training with practical experience to help clients navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, substance issues, parenting struggles, and many other stressors.

She emphasizes that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be used as building blocks for change. Luretha encourages clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers support and empowerment through that process. Her work often focuses on helping people build motivation, manage anger, improve self-esteem, and recover from abuse and trauma while addressing related issues such as attachment, caregiving stress, and blended family dynamics.

Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and grounded in evidence-informed methods. Luretha aims to create a practical path forward tailored to each individual’s goals, using approaches that foster resilience, clearer communication, and healthier coping. She strives to help clients move from feeling stuck to finding workable strategies that align with their values and life circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Luretha Kelly have?

Luretha Kelly has 16 years of professional experience.

Is Luretha Kelly a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are DC LICSW LC200002449 and MS LCSW C6936.

In which languages does Luretha Kelly provide therapy?

Therapy is provided 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 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is useful for coping with anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems by teaching practical skills to shift thinking and action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Luretha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to provide regular, focused support that integrates the chosen therapeutic approaches into each session.

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