Darlene Kelly, LCSW
Support for growth through life’s challenges
- Nonjudgmental listening
- Family and relationship support
- Guidance through change
About Darlene Kelly
Darlene Kelly, LCSW, is a family and marriage therapist with more than two decades of experience supporting people through many stages of life. She has worked with individuals who are single, married couples, teens, and older adults, and she understands that reaching out for help can feel like a big first step.
Her style is grounded in attentive, open-ended listening that makes room for clients to speak freely in a nonjudgmental space. Rather than trying to erase difficult experiences, she focuses on creating an environment where people can share what they have been through, name what feels hard right now, and explore what moving forward could look like.
Darlene Kelly’s goal is to help clients grow across different areas of life while offering steady support through vulnerability, change, and the challenges that can come with both past and present experiences.
Her style is grounded in attentive, open-ended listening that makes room for clients to speak freely in a nonjudgmental space. Rather than trying to erase difficult experiences, she focuses on creating an environment where people can share what they have been through, name what feels hard right now, and explore what moving forward could look like.
Darlene Kelly’s goal is to help clients grow across different areas of life while offering steady support through vulnerability, change, and the challenges that can come with both past and present experiences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darlene Kelly have?
Darlene Kelly has 24 years of experience.
Is Darlene Kelly a licensed therapist?
Yes. Darlene Kelly is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: TX LCSW 57472 and MS LCSW C10272.
In which languages does Darlene Kelly provide therapy?
Darlene Kelly provides therapy in English.
Where is Darlene Kelly located?
Darlene Kelly is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Darlene Kelly as my therapist?
You can work with Darlene Kelly through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darlene Kelly work with international clients?
Yes. Darlene Kelly works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darlene Kelly cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Online Therapy with Evidence-Informed Approaches
Darlene Kelly integrates approaches that help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, and it can be useful for concerns like anxiety, stress, and low mood by helping clients practice new ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can support people who feel overwhelmed or stuck in intense emotional cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult internal experiences while taking steps aligned with personal values, which can be especially helpful during life transitions or ongoing stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Darlene Kelly works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify what has and has not helped before, and shape therapy around preferences and day-to-day realities.
Online therapy can make it easier to get consistent support with flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This format can fit a variety of schedules and help clients stay connected to therapy even when life feels busy or unpredictable.