Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her work. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC, which stand for Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and completed two master's degrees at St. John’s University - an MPS (Master of Professional Studies) in 2007 and an MSEd (Master of Science in Education) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013. Prior to entering the mental health field, she gained professional experience as a paralegal, and she transitioned into counseling in her late twenties.

Since relocating from New York City to Florida in 2014, Kelly has supported clients managing stress and anxiety, substance and behavioral addictions, anger, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related areas such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and eating or food-related issues.

Kelly approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, valuing each person as the expert of their own story and helping them build on existing resources to meet their goals. She emphasizes collaborative work and recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage, offering practical tools and support as clients navigate change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kelly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her practice, tailoring each approach to fit the needs of the person she is working with. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspectives and choices guide the work - this approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.

CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with clients to explore what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, continue care during life changes, and integrate therapy into a busy routine while working with licensed professionals and therapists who focus on practical, evidence-informed strategies.