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Kelly Olson

LMSW

Practical support for life changes and mood

  • Focused on everyday steps
  • Supportive nonjudgmental style
  • Experience with postpartum

About Kelly

Kelly Olson is a licensed social worker in Michigan with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, and relationship struggles. Kelly also supports people through life changes and transitions, including issues around parenting after childbirth.

Kelly has recent experience working with new mothers on parenting adjustments and postpartum depression. She listens without judgment and aims to make the conversation feel calm and approachable. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that can reduce daily stress and improve mood.

Her work often includes talking through relationship concerns, building confidence, and finding ways to cope when life shifts suddenly. She encourages people to name what matters to them and to set realistic goals. Progress is treated as a series of small, steady steps rather than a single event.

Kelly emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can discuss feelings and everyday struggles. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and tries to find workable strategies for change. The goal is to help clients feel more able to manage emotions and move toward a life that feels more satisfying.

People who prefer straightforward, practical conversation tend to fit well with Kelly's style. If you are looking for steady support while you navigate parenting changes, mood concerns, or life transitions, she can help you plan the next steps.

Approach and online care that fits your life

Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional support. One common approach she uses centers on building coping skills for anxiety and mood concerns, teaching step-by-step strategies to manage worry and low mood in daily life. Another focuses on supporting new parents and addressing postpartum depression by helping identify stressors, improve routines, and strengthen parenting confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so methods evolve with progress and changing circumstances.

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins between appointments when needed. Some people find shorter or phone-based check-ins useful for quick support, while others prefer longer conversations when they have more time. The practical aim is to help therapy fit your daily routine and goals.

License and NPI

LMSW Michigan · No. 6801113782
NPI1770463903

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address?

Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like body image, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and caregiver strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She creates an open and nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day. Sessions emphasize listening, problem solving, and small changes that build over time.

What is her professional background?

Kelly holds a Michigan LMSW and has five years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and life transition concerns.

Where is Kelly licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Michigan and provides services based on that registration and her experience in the state.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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