Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

CBT techniques
Mindfulness practices
Motivational interviewing

About Kelly

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues. Kelly speaks English and draws on her life experience and formal training to help people manage everyday struggles.

She holds two master’s degrees from St. John’s University: a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) and a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in clinical mental health counseling. Before counseling she worked as a paralegal, and that background informs her practical approach to problem solving. She moved to Florida in 2014 and has worked with a range of concerns since then.

In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their own life. Kelly uses straightforward conversation to clarify what’s causing stress or anger. She helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and track what works. Expect goal-focused talks rather than abstract lectures.

Her work draws on methods like client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps. These tools are used to reduce unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and increase control over reactions in daily life.

Kelly often supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace frustration, substance-related problems, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She also helps with grief, body image, codependency, and adjustment after major life changes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people identify their own goals. Online sessions can simply continue that style by using conversation to name what matters and set short steps to try.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In teletherapy CBT tools include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with experiments, and practicing new behaviors between sessions to reduce anger and anxiety.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention to the present moment with less judgment. Online sessions can introduce short mindfulness exercises to use when tension rises, and follow up on how those practices fit into daily routines.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use those practical benefits to help clients practice skills between meetings and apply what they learn to real situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issues Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Florida, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-focused, using conversation to identify patterns and try small changes that fit everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience as a counselor.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which session formats are offered.

How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.