Kelly Messing-Mirabito, LPC

Kelly Messing-Mirabito is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 19 years of experience helping adults and families navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, addiction issues, career transitions, self-esteem struggles, and other life changes. She earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Counseling from Oakland University and brings clinical training in cognitive and behavioral approaches to her work.

Kelly describes her style as compassionate, empathic, and grounded in attentive listening. She meets clients where they are and supports steady progress toward practical, individualized goals. Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with humanistic and brief solution-focused techniques, allowing her to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and pace.

Clients who work with Kelly can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes understanding current struggles, identifying strengths, and developing coping skills to manage stressors and build resilience. She frames therapy as a partnership that values courage and commitment to change, and she welcomes the opportunity to join people as they work toward greater well-being.

Kelly notes that this service is not appropriate for those feeling suicidal; if someone is feeling suicidal they should call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, dial 911, or go to their local emergency room.