Kelly Walsh, LISW
Experienced, affirming therapy for life’s hardest moments
- Depression and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief care
- Relationships and transitions
About Kelly Walsh
Kelly Walsh, LISW, is a licensed therapist with 31 years of experience supporting people as they move through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the challenges that can show up in relationships and everyday life. She brings steady, compassionate care to complex emotional experiences, helping clients make sense of what they are feeling while working toward practical, meaningful change.
Her work is grounded in an affirming, welcoming approach that respects diverse identities and lived experiences. She is especially attentive to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and anyone navigating major life transitions, workplace stress, or complicated interpersonal dynamics.
Kelly focuses on helping clients strengthen self-esteem and self-love, improve communication, reduce social anxiety, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Whether someone is coping with loss, dealing with relationship concerns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she offers empathic support paired with professional guidance.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), she integrates evidence-based methods to build resilience, process difficult emotions, and support personal growth, while maintaining a non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood and supported.
Her work is grounded in an affirming, welcoming approach that respects diverse identities and lived experiences. She is especially attentive to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and anyone navigating major life transitions, workplace stress, or complicated interpersonal dynamics.
Kelly focuses on helping clients strengthen self-esteem and self-love, improve communication, reduce social anxiety, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Whether someone is coping with loss, dealing with relationship concerns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, she offers empathic support paired with professional guidance.
As a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), she integrates evidence-based methods to build resilience, process difficult emotions, and support personal growth, while maintaining a non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood and supported.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelly Walsh have?
Kelly Walsh has 31 years of experience.
Is Kelly Walsh a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kelly Walsh is licensed as an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker). Her license is OH LISW I.1801129-SUPV.
In which languages does Kelly Walsh provide therapy?
Kelly Walsh provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Walsh located?
Kelly Walsh is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Kelly Walsh as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Walsh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can help you choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Kelly Walsh work with international clients?
Yes. Kelly Walsh works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly Walsh 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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, evidence-based care that fits online life
Kelly Walsh integrates established therapeutic approaches to support clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, and major life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and then practicing new skills to respond differently. It can be especially useful for stress, anxious spirals, low mood, and day-to-day coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when feelings are intense or relationships feel hard to navigate. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship experiences shape trust, closeness, and communication, offering a helpful lens for intimacy concerns and recurring relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adjusts the pace and style of therapy to fit their needs over time.
Online therapy also offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to get support consistently, whether someone prefers face-to-face conversation or benefits from writing things out between sessions.