Kelly Friedland

Kelly Friedland is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and food-related concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Kelly aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

She creates a welcoming space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions emphasize practical steps that match a person’s readiness and goals. Kelly offers steady support while people try new ways of coping and relating to themselves.

Her work often addresses body image, feelings of abandonment, isolation or loneliness, and difficulties with communication. She also helps clients explore life purpose, build self-love, and cope with post-traumatic stress. Conversations are focused on immediate problems and on small, actionable changes.

Kelly describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, then tailors conversations and suggestions to each person. The approach is straightforward and aimed at helping clients find clearer ways to feel more confident and motivated.

People who seek help for eating or body image concerns can expect direct, nonjudgmental conversations about behaviors, emotions, and daily challenges. Kelly supports people through grief and loss by helping them find manageable ways to cope and to keep moving forward.

If someone wants to begin, Kelly asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability. This helps make sure sessions focus on the issues that matter most from the first meeting.

Approaches for eating and related concerns online

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about eating, body image, grief, and mood. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for stress and anxiety. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and trying small behavior changes that make daily life easier. It can help with panic, worry, and moments of overwhelm.

Another approach centers on talking through loss and grief in clear steps. Sessions help people name emotions, track how feelings change over time, and find manageable routines that support healing. This is useful when someone is coping with bereavement or major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly treats therapy as a collaboration and will help clients decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She tailors suggestions so people can test what helps most and adjust as they go.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be helpful when someone prefers to speak from their own surroundings rather than travel to an office.