- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Kelsey
Kelsey Devries is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, practicing in Michigan with nine years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She also helps people facing grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Kelsey uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered work to listen and prioritize each person's goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach skills for emotion regulation and problem solving.
In the room she focuses on what people want to change. That may include reducing outbursts, managing resentment, or handling frustration at work. She helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and practice new skills between sessions.
Her background includes years working with trauma, addiction-related concerns, and family dynamics. Kelsey combines structured approaches with moments of lightness when appropriate, so sessions can be direct while still feeling human. Treatment plans follow the client’s priorities and move at a practical pace.
She encourages straightforward conversations about goals, obstacles, and progress. People who choose her often find step-by-step tools for managing strong emotions, clearer communication strategies, and ways to cope during life transitions.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and priorities. It involves listening, reflecting what matters most, and shaping sessions around the person’s concerns. This approach helps when someone wants straightforward support for anger, relationships, or life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers step-by-step exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and change reactive behaviors, which can reduce angry outbursts and workplace frustration.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. These tools can be useful when strong feelings escalate or when someone wants clearer ways to respond under stress.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client’s needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, squeeze in a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or choose options that don’t require being on camera. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and session length.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She works with adults managing anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, and trauma-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, interactive style that focuses on the client’s goals and skill-building through client-centered methods, CBT, and DBT skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in social work settings with a focus on trauma, addiction, and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.