- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Body image work
About Kelly
Kelly Friedland is a Michigan-licensed social worker (LMSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works on issues related to abandonment, body image, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and women's concerns.
In sessions she encourages honest conversation about thoughts and feelings. She aims to make it simple to talk about what’s hard without judgment. Sessions are practical and straightforward, focused on what matters now and what can change next.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across common emotional struggles. Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, motivation, and coping with loss. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people identify manageable steps forward.
She pays attention to the everyday obstacles that keep people stuck, like negative self-talk, avoidance, and poor communication. Practical strategies are paired with reflection so people can practice new skills between sessions. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to set priorities and track progress.
Clients can expect direct feedback, concrete tools, and space to sort through difficult feelings. For those questioning what comes next after a life change, she offers steady support to look at values, options, and next steps. To begin, follow the site’s booking steps and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people examine unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced ones; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing how situations are interpreted. Another approach focuses on behavioral changes and skill building, encouraging small experiments and new routines to address depression, motivation, and eating concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist evaluates a person's needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods to try. Clients and the therapist make adjustments as progress and priorities become clearer, keeping the process collaborative.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know exactly how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use sessions to practice strategies in real life between meetings. Ask about the available online options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include abandonment, body image, isolation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her approach to feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify small, manageable steps forward. Sessions focus on clear goals and skill practice between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes helping people with mood, coping, and motivation challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW, licensed in Michigan. Her professional practice is based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Fees and subscription details are provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.