Kelly Joyce, LISW

Kelly Joyce is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with more than nine years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Youngstown State University, and she uses that academic foundation to guide compassionate, evidence-informed care. Kelly has worked across a range of treatment settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, partial hospitalization services, and outpatient care, which has shaped a broad understanding of complex mental health needs.

Kelly specializes in supporting people facing eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. She describes her work as trauma-informed and has training in EMDR therapy, which informs how she attends to trauma symptoms and recovery. Her clinical approach centers on the client - she views people as experts in their own lives and collaborates with them to set goals and choose strategies that fit their values and circumstances.

Her practice emphasizes strengths-based and solution-focused methods, drawing on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) among other modalities. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with family, watching true crime documentaries, cuddling with her cats, and traveling to new places.

Approaches that guide online care and connection

Kelly uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective shapes the goals and pace of work; this approach helps people who want a collaborative, values-driven path forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and eating concerns, offering practical tools for change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and self-management challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.