Kelsey Devries

Kelsey Devries is an LMSW who approaches therapy with warmth and a practical focus. She centers sessions on each person's goals and uses clear, hands-on techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, and body image struggles. Her tone is interactive and welcoming, and she aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.

With nine years of experience in social work, Kelsey blends several therapy styles to match what a client needs. She commonly draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear often in her work to teach coping strategies and reframe unhelpful thoughts.

Kelsey also uses mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing to support behavior change and build self-awareness. She supports people facing depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, caregiver stress, and challenges that come with life transitions. She works with concerns including abandonment, attachment, co-dependency, and substance use issues.

Her sessions focus on practical tools - like skill practice, problem-solving, and step-by-step plans - alongside talk therapy. She likes to keep things human and approachable, and welcomes humor when it helps clients feel comfortable. The treatment plan is guided by each person’s goals and adjusted over time.

Sessions are offered in English and Kelsey practices in Michigan. People who want to begin are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and priorities and creates space for honest conversation. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and adapts sessions to what matters most to the person seeking help.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice skills between sessions, which can be helpful for issues like anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills provide concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships. These skills are useful for people dealing with strong emotional reactions, self-regulation challenges, or patterns of interpersonal difficulty.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose and adjust methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting appointments into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and being able to join from different locations without travel. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled to suit work, caregiving, or schooling demands.