Kelly Harper, LCSW
Licensed in Louisiana · 22 years in practice
Kelly Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 22 years of experience practicing in Louisiana.
License and registration
- LCSW, Louisiana
- 5722 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1285372656 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
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About Kelly
Kelly Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 22 years of experience practicing in Louisiana. She draws on long experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. Kelly emphasizes clients' strengths and works alongside them as they make changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Kelly helps parents talk through parenting challenges and supports people handling relationship and family strain. She also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, and the impact of caregiving or compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Her approach focuses on clear tools and small steps. People explore patterns, try different strategies, and look for what actually helps in daily life. Kelly uses methods that aim to change unhelpful thoughts and build concrete solutions to pressing problems.
Kelly has worked with issues related to ADHD, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and workplace stress. Additional areas she supports include aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, and fatherhood matters. She also works with those facing traumatic brain injury, intellectual disability, and other complex situations.
People who choose Kelly often want practical guidance and a steady, compassionate listener. She offers a calm, down-to-earth style and focuses on doable steps that fit each person's life. New clients begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelly names
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Online support
How Kelly’s Approaches Work Online
Kelly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and what is already working, making it useful for parenting issues, relationship concerns, and quick problem-solving.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She encourages trying things out and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexibility and a range of formats to fit busy lives. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These choices make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, strengths-based style that focuses on practical steps and tools. Sessions emphasize finding strategies that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Kelly has 22 years of professional experience working in the field of social work and therapy.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is listed as an LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Louisiana.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she provide?
Kelly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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