- Anger management
- Trauma recovery
- Skills-based work
About Luretha
Luretha Kelly is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of professional experience. She practices in Mississippi and works with adults facing problems such as trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and addictions. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and sleep difficulties.
Kelly approaches work in a direct, practical way. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, small changes that stack up, and steady skills practice rather than quick fixes.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior strategies for regulating big emotions. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters to them and act on it. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.
In conversation she aims to be straightforward and respectful. She helps people name patterns, try different responses, and rehearse new behaviors. Practical tools and short exercises are commonly part of sessions so people can use them in daily life.
Clients who reach out can expect a focus on problem solving, skills practice, and deciding on realistic steps. Kelly encourages clear planning for changes related to anger, trauma reactions, substance use, mood, or relationship conflicts. The work moves at a pace set by the client.
How Luretha uses different approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when anger or low mood get in the way of what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving moment-to-moment coping, which can reduce intense reactions and help with relationship strain.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, comfort level, and everyday life. That decision is revised as needed so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills where they come up in daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for web or phone sessions, and the focus remains on clear goals and usable tools rather than lengthy theory.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, and related relationship or family stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work that emphasizes clear goals, small steps, and exercises to practice between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma, anger, and related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Mississippi with licensure also documented in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.