Kelly Messing-Mirabito, LPC

Kelly Messing-Mirabito is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 19 years of clinical experience helping adults and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career decisions, addictions, and life transitions. She earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Counseling from Oakland University, and she combines formal training with a compassionate, down-to-earth style to support clients through change.

Kelly uses an integrative approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic and client-centered principles, brief solution-focused techniques, and behavioral strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She emphasizes listening carefully, meeting clients where they are, and working collaboratively to set meaningful goals and practical steps toward improvement. Her counseling focuses on building coping skills, improving self-esteem, resolving family and relationship issues, and managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Clients can expect a respectful and empathetic therapeutic relationship in which Kelly helps them identify strengths, practice new ways of responding to challenges, and track progress over time. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and aims to create a supportive space for growth. Kelly notes that this service is not appropriate for those feeling suicidal; if someone is feeling suicidal they should call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, dial 911, or go to a local emergency room.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Care

Kelly integrates client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work, providing both a supportive presence and structured tools for change. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and empowered; it is helpful for self-esteem issues, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Kelly works with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. The process emphasizes collaboration and gradual progress rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for busy schedules, family responsibilities, and geographic limitations. These options help clients access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and engage in the format that fits their comfort level and lifestyle.