Heather Kelly, LISW

Heather Kelly is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker, LISW, with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Her practice includes a focus on blended family issues and other life transitions common after separation or remarriage.

Clients meet a straightforward clinician who uses clear techniques to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions typically involve talking through what is most troubling, identifying unhelpful thinking or behavior patterns, and trying different ways of coping. Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to structure practical steps and homework between meetings.

She often helps people dealing with communication problems, workplace stress, infidelity, and the fallout of divorce and separation. Heather also supports people processing sexual assault and abuse, domestic violence, and grief from many kinds of loss. The focus is on small, manageable changes rather than grand promises.

Heather describes her style as collaborative and direct. She works with clients to set clear goals and track progress. That can mean practicing new conversation skills, changing routine thought patterns, or testing a strategy for handling a tense household moment.

Her background includes long experience with women's issues, mood disorders including Seasonal Affective Disorder, and life-purpose questions. People who want practical tools and a steady, experienced clinician often find this approach useful.